In words ending in -ent and -ant, the e and a are often mistaken for another. Look closely at each word in order to remember which ones end in -ent and which in -ant.
Word Bank
argument
convenient
equipment
excellent
excitement
experiment
permanent
pleasant
servant
temperament
Part 1
Fill in the blank with the correct word from the word bank. Use the context of the sentence to determine which word should be used.
1. The archery team bought new________________________this year.
2. Juan and his brother had a heated _____________________over the chores.
3. Mrs. Carson's science class conducted an _______________on solar energy.
4. My sister is an ___________________driver in snowy weather.
5. Kara played the part of Juliet's_________________in Romeo and Juliet.
6. It wan not ________________for Chris to meet us after school, so we'll meet Saturday instead.
7. The treaty promised a _________________peace between the two counties.
8. It was a _________________day for a picnic in the park.
Part 2
Write a paragrph using at least four words from the word bank.
