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?
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