Spelling (Week of April 8th) Suffixes -tion/-sion

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix '-tion' typically indicates the action or result of a verb, turning it into a noun.

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What does the suffix '-sion' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix '-sion' also indicates the action or result of a verb, similar to '-tion', but is used with specific verbs.

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Give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-tion'.

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Example: 'action' (from the verb 'act').

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Give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-sion'.

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Example: 'decision' (from the verb 'decide').

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What is the difference between '-tion' and '-sion'?

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'-tion' is used with verbs that end in '-ate', while '-sion' is used with verbs that end in '-de', '-it', or '-se'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'question'?

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A 'question' is a sentence or phrase used to ask for information.

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What is the meaning of the word 'quotation'?

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A 'quotation' is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts, often cited with quotation marks.

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What is the meaning of the word 'constitution'?

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A 'constitution' is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

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What is the meaning of the word 'national'?

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'National' refers to something that is related to a nation, especially in terms of its government or culture.