Year 5 Spelling Quiz - Words ending with ent, ence and ency

Felicity went to fetch the ice pack as there was a medical …………………………..

• emergency

• amergansy

• emergancy

• emergncy

Spell a word that describes someone who is not influenced by others, ending in 'ent'.

• independent

• influenced

• dependent

• subservient

Which sentences show the correct use of the word 'independent'?

• She is an independent woman who values her freedom and choices.

• He prefers to be in a group because he is very independent.,

• Being independent means you always rely on others.

• He is really independent and can get along without any help.

What is the correct spelling of a word that means a part of a larger whole, ending in 'ent'?

• document

• complement

• component

• innocent

Mrs Pownall came to speak to the teacher about the child’s ………………………….. from school.

• presence

• influence

• essence

• absence

After receiving the 999 call, the fire fighters moved with a real sense of ……………………………..

• intensity

• agency

• transparency

• urgency

Nancy checked her sentences to make sure they were …………………………… and that she hasn’t missed out any capital letters or full stops.

• absent

• coherent

• influence

• defiance

Which words are spelt correctly?

• competent

• agency

• inocent

• paytient

• compliment