Question

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 (as in vengeance).

Select the three words that both end in the suffix -ance and drop the e according to the spelling rule above.

perseverance
resemblance
grievance
vigilance
repentance

Answer 1

perseverance, resemblance, grievance

(They come from persevere, resemble, and grieve — each drops the final silent e before adding -ance.)