Suffixes -ance and -ence

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix '-ance' indicate?

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The suffix '-ance' indicates a state or quality of something, often forming nouns.

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What does the suffix '-ence' indicate?

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The suffix '-ence' also indicates a state or quality, similar to '-ance', and is used to form nouns.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ance'.

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An example is 'tolerance', which means the ability to accept or endure something.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ence'.

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An example is 'independence', which means the state of being free from outside control.

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What is the correct spelling: 'distence' or 'distance'?

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The correct spelling is 'distance'.

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What is the correct spelling: 'radiance' or 'radience'?

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The correct spelling is 'radiance'.

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What is the correct spelling: 'hesitance' or 'hesitence'?

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The correct spelling is 'hesitance'.

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What is the correct spelling: 'balance' or 'balence'?

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The correct spelling is 'balance'.

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What is the correct spelling: 'substance' or 'substence'?

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The correct spelling is 'substance'.