WorksheetsSuffixes -ance and -ence
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
We are not entirely sure how much ___________ there is between the surface of the ocean and the bottom of it, since we don’t have the technology to dive that far.
dependence
distance
radiance
disturbance
The doctor always stresses to his patients the ____________ of a healthy diet and lots of exercise.
residence
assistance
residence
importance
The phrase, "Everything in moderation" speaks to the importance of having ___________ in all aspect of your life.
balance
attendance
substance
persistence
___________ at the concert was low because the ticket prices were so high.
Hesitance
Attendance
Reluctance
Brilliance
After Chance’s third unexcused ____________, the teacher phoned home to make sure everything was okay.
performance
resistance
ambulance
absence
Due to his test _______________ was mediocre, the sophomore will have to retake the exam.
performance
hesitance
appearance
absence
As a teenager, I have a ___________ on my parents to take care of and provide for me, though that will change when I am an adult.
reluctance
dependence
radiance
ignorance
Floyd realized that he must have stepped into a gooey _____________ on the garage floor before he tracked it through the house.
disturbance
balance
substance
residence
Causing a ______________ in the street, the protesters screamed loudly, shouting as they raised their picket signs.
disturbance
assistance
radiance
appearance
People from different parts of the world often have a different __________, from different hair and eye colors to different facial structures.
persistence
ignorance
radiance
appearance
You shouldn’t need ____________ with the project, but the teacher will help if needed.
assistance
importance
distance
appearance
Although he pleaded _____________ to the police officer, the speeding driver could not convince him that he was unaware of the legal limit.
performance
balance
disturbance
ignorance
__________ and bravery allowed the wise general to lead his troops into victory.
substance
persistence
brilliance
reluctance
If you hear the sirens of an _____________ behind your car, you need to move out of the way so they can reach their destination and save someone’s life.
ambulance
absence
residence
hesitance
After the tenant left the ___________, the landlord had to do many repairs to get the dwelling back in tip-top shape.
distance
performance
residence
dependence
Enjoying the sun’s ___________, the beachgoer relaxed underneath the bright rays.
radiance
distance
disturbance
importance
While I expected my daughter’s ___________ to the idea of her new curfew, I didn’t expect her to throw a childish tantrum.
balance
resistance
appearance
substance
While Ben agreed to take out the trash, his _____________ to do so was obvious by how long he delayed actually doing it.
absence
radiance
reluctance
assistance
His __________ at practicing paid off when he made every free throw shot during the game.
absence
distance
dependence
persistence
The _______________ in Helena’s voice made it difficult to tell what she was saying, since she stopped every few words.
hesitance
attendance
brilliance
dependence
