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4 -ence -ance
Make nouns end ing in -ence or -ance fram the following adjectives and put
them in their correct places in the sentences below.
absent
confident independent patient innocent
present
intelligent important silent elegant
convenient reluctant violent arrogant
(a) The police were there to prevent any possible _
(b) There was complete except for the sound of the birds.
(c) He was very unsure of himself. He didn't have much _
(d) She dressed with great in c10thes of the latest French fashions.
(e) Although he maintained his to the end, he was sent to prison.
(f) It doesn't matter. It's of no o
(g) What a silly thing to do. I thought he had more _
(h) He thinks he's the only person who's right! What _
(i) Zimbabwe gained its __ ~ in 1975.
(j) He didn't like school, and went every day with great o
(k) Please have alittle o We must wait another hour.
(I) Pleasesend the goods at your earliest _
(m) The boss didn't believe that her was due to illness.
(n) People normally stand in the of the Queen.

5 -cy
Make nouns ending in -cy fram the following adjectives and put them in
their correct places in the sentences below.
efficient
obstinate private urgent
fluent
accurate vacant frequent
(a) Swiss watches are famous for their _
(b) A for an office manager was advertised in the newspaper.
(c) This is a matter of great o It must be discussed as soon as possible.
(d) Donkeys are known for their o They won't do what they're told.
(e) After five years in London, of course he speaks English with great
(f) He always did his job wel!. Everyone appreciated his _
(g) The of this bus service is about one every ten minutes.
(h) I don 't like to be visited or phoned tOG much at home. I like my

6 -ity -ness
Make nouns from the following adjectives by adding -ity or -ness to the end,
and put them in their correct places in the sentences below.
punctual bald deaf foolish
similar equal quiet popular

(a) He's worried about his increasing o He might get a wig.
(b) What to leave a baby out in the hot sun.
(c) The teacher insisted on
(d) Men and women should have of pay and opportunity.
(e) I have some in my left ear.
(f) The international _ of the Beatles was amazing.
(g) I like the .._ of this street. It's very peacefu!.
(h) There is some . between German and Dutch.

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