If the word ends in silent e, drop the e and add the suffix, unless the final e is needed to preserve the sound of the preceding consonant.

Which spelling word requires the final e to preserve the sound of the consonant before it?

SPELLING WORDS

acceptance - agreeing expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another

alliance - a pact or confederation between nations or groups

attendance - the act of being present

condense - to reduce the volume of; compress

condolence - an expression of sympathy

conference - a meeting of two or more people

defense - the act of resisting attack, danger, or injury

existence - the fact or state of being, living

expense - financial obligation or outlay

experience - direct observation or participation in events; the knowledge, skills, emotions, and feelings of having participated in events

grievance - a real or supposed situation that is regarded as just cause for complaint or resistance

immense - great in size; huge

intelligence - the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge

intense - extreme in degree; very strong, fervent, or deep

interference - something that hinders or obstructs

nonsense - language, behavior or ideas that are absurd

occurrence - something that takes place; an incident

perseverance - steadfastness; persistence

remembrance - the act of remembering; an item or celebration that calls to memory a person, place or event

repentance - regret or contrition for things done wrong

resemblance - similarity in nature or form

resistance - the act or ability to resist; opposition

superintendence - giving direction or supervision

vengeance - the act of punishing another in payment for a wrong

vigilance - the state of being watchful, avoiding danger