Noun (-ence) Adjective Verb

evidence evident -
existence existing to exist
(in)dependence (in)dependent to depend
difference different to differ
intelligence intelligent -
(dis)obedience (dis)obedient to (dis)obey
excellence excellent to excel
silence silent to silence
violence violent to violate
innocence innocent -
occurrence - to occur
(im)patience (im)patient -

Noun (-ance) Adjective Verb

attendance
- to attend
attendant (person)
assistance
- to assist
assistant (person)
(dis)appearance apparent to (dis)appear
distance distant -
(un)importance (un)important -
acceptance accepting accept
reassurance reassured to reassure
(ir)relevance (ir)relevant -
(in)significance (in)significant to signify

Write the correct form of the word in brackets to complete these sentences. The answer could
be a noun or an adjective. Don't forget to use an -s or a negative prefix if necessary.

1 Unfortunately, accidents are a common .. along this road. (OCCUR)

2. It's difficult to believe in the .of aliens. (EXIST)

3.The police are looking for .. of the attack. (EVIDENT)

4. She thinks everyone hates her and needs .... from her friends all the time. (REASSURE)

5. Scientist believe that the mysterious of millions of bees is due to disease. (APPEAR)

6. What's the best punishment for a teenager? (OBEY)

7. What he said was true, but it was completely .. (RELEVANCE)

8. 100% is necessary to pass this course. (ATTEND)

9. I'm the only person who believes in his ... Even the police think he's guilty. (INNOCENT)
10. There are three shop over there - you should ask one of them for help. (ASSIST)

11. Some people think that if you enjoy your job, the salary is , but I love money!
(IMPORTANCE)

12. I'm excited because I've just got a letter of ..from Cambridge University! (ACCEPT)

13. Cats are extremely .. animals. They don't really need people. (DEPEND)

14. You need a lot of . if you want to work with children. (PATIENT)