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Suffixes -ance and -ence

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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.

a)

dependence

b)

distance

c)

radiance

d)

disturbance

2.

The doctor always stresses to his patients the ____________ of a healthy diet and lots of exercise.

a)

residence

b)

assistance

c)

residence

d)

importance

3.

The phrase, "Everything in moderation" speaks to the importance of having ___________ in all aspect of your life.

a)

balance

b)

attendance

c)

substance

d)

persistence

4.

___________ at the concert was low because the ticket prices were so high.

a)

Hesitance

b)

Attendance

c)

Reluctance

d)

Brilliance

5.

After Chance’s third unexcused ____________, the teacher phoned home to make sure everything was okay.

a)

performance

b)

resistance

c)

ambulance

d)

absence

6.

Due to his test _______________ was mediocre, the sophomore will have to retake the exam.

a)

performance

b)

hesitance

c)

appearance

d)

absence

7.

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.

a)

reluctance

b)

dependence

c)

radiance

d)

ignorance

8.

Floyd realized that he must have stepped into a gooey _____________ on the garage floor before he tracked it through the house.

a)

disturbance

b)

balance

c)

substance

d)

residence

9.

Causing a ______________ in the street, the protesters screamed loudly, shouting as they raised their picket signs.

a)

disturbance

b)

assistance

c)

radiance

d)

appearance

10.

People from different parts of the world often have a different __________, from different hair and eye colors to different facial structures.

a)

persistence

b)

ignorance

c)

radiance

d)

appearance

11.

You shouldn’t need ____________ with the project, but the teacher will help if needed.

a)

assistance

b)

importance

c)

distance

d)

appearance

12.

Although he pleaded _____________ to the police officer, the speeding driver could not convince him that he was unaware of the legal limit.

a)

performance

b)

balance

c)

disturbance

d)

ignorance

13.

__________ and bravery allowed the wise general to lead his troops into victory.

a)

substance

b)

persistence

c)

brilliance

d)

reluctance

14.

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.

a)

ambulance

b)

absence

c)

residence

d)

hesitance

15.

After the tenant left the ___________, the landlord had to do many repairs to get the dwelling back in tip-top shape.

a)

distance

b)

performance

c)

residence

d)

dependence

16.

Enjoying the sun’s ___________, the beachgoer relaxed underneath the bright rays.

a)

radiance

b)

distance

c)

disturbance

d)

importance

17.

While I expected my daughter’s ___________ to the idea of her new curfew, I didn’t expect her to throw a childish tantrum.

a)

balance

b)

resistance

c)

appearance

d)

substance

18.

While Ben agreed to take out the trash, his _____________ to do so was obvious by how long he delayed actually doing it.

a)

absence

b)

radiance

c)

reluctance

d)

assistance

19.

His __________ at practicing paid off when he made every free throw shot during the game.

a)

absence

b)

distance

c)

dependence

d)

persistence

20.

The _______________ in Helena’s voice made it difficult to tell what she was saying, since she stopped every few words.

a)

hesitance

b)

attendance

c)

brilliance

d)

dependence