CHANGING FROM ADJECTIVES TO NOUNS

I. When the base word is an adjective that ends in -ant

Change the word to a noun by adding the suffix -ance

Example: Important- Importance

II. When the base word is an adjective that ends in -ent

Change the word to a noun by adding the suffix -ence

Example: Silent- Silence

Change the following words to nouns by adding a suitable suffix

Adjective Noun Adjective Noun

Significant Present
Absent Abundant
Brilliant Confident
Arrogant Elegant
Convenient Patient
Assistant Fragrant
Persistent Innocent