Spelling Chapter 18 Flashcards
im/port/Ance
-being important
Studying is of great importance for the student.
en/trAnce
The entrance was closed.
diffErEnce
-being different
What is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
in/sur/Ance
-pay back for a loss
We have good car insurance.
-insurance, ensure, to be sure (same family of words)
in/dE/pEnd/Ence
-being independent
She achieved total independence after she began her career.
con/fEr/Ence
a meeting
Yesterday, Ms. Brown was at a conference.
am/bu/lAnce
You know what an ambulance is, right?
ab/sEnce
-being absent
Her absence cause her grades to decreased.
in/stAnce
-being quick
The earthquake hit in an instance.
au/di/Ence
You know this already!
al/low/Ance
payment, usually to kids for helping out at home
He gets an allowance of 10 dollars and week for extra with the household chores.
in/tell/i/gEnce
-being intelligent
Our intelligence can grow through out our lives.
as/sur/Ance
-being sure
His assurance that it was okay to cross the wobbly bridge, made me feel safe.
ap/pear/Ance
-being seen
The appearance of a ghost at the hotel caused may visitors to turn away.
o/be/di/Ence
-being obidient
The dog was going to obedience school.
