1198. An Adjective Becomes a Noun with -ance

We can turn an adjective into a noun by adding –ance.
important – importance
diligent – diligence
silent – silence
elegant – elegance

Adding the suffix -ance to certain adjectives turns them into nouns.

It’s your turn. Take the adjective from the first sentence and make it a noun for the second sentence. That distant house is where I live. We can see my house in the _______. Did you figure it out? Good for you!

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