Explore this spelling list: -ance words - set 2. This page and its activities are crafted to help you perfect your spelling. Choose between our online games and printable spelling lists using the buttons above.
In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter a. These are just a few of the many words ending in -ance.
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appearance |
She had a strange appearance.
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annoyance |
To my annoyance, they had eaten all the cake.
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ambulance |
Will somebody please call the ambulance?
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alliance |
Both Canada and the US formed an alliance.
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appliance |
A dishwasher is a kitchen appliance.
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avoidance |
The government planned to tackle tax avoidance.
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balance |
Try to keep your balance whilst riding your bike!
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circumstance |
In this circumstance, I can't go to your party.
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clearance |
When overtaking another car you should give it good clearance.
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disturbance |
He called the police to complain about the disturbance.
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endurance |
The runner showed great endurance.
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entrance |
There was an assassin near the castle entrance.
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grievance |
The workers all experienced grievance from the manager.
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guidance |
Jane is a marriage guidance counsellor.
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maintenance |
Older aircrafts require a lot of maintenance.
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nuisance |
Their new television was a nuisance.
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performance |
The team’s performance was dismal.
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substance |
An atom is the smallest part of a substance.
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vengeance |
He worked with a vengeance.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 33. Word endings: -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence
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Spelling games using the word list: -ance words - set 2
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
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