Asked by Makayla

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.

acceptance alliance attendance condense condolence
conference defense existence expense experience
grievance immense intelligence intense interference
nonsense occurrence perseverance remembrance repentance
resemblance resistance superintendence vengeance vigilance
Which spelling word requires the final e to preserve the sound of the consonant before it?

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
vengeance

Explanation: It keeps the final -e after g so the g stays soft (the /dʒ/ sound). Dropping the e (vengance) would make the g hard (/g/).