Suffix -ion Flashcard

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What does the suffix -ion mean?

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The suffix -ion is used to form nouns indicating an action or condition, such as 'action' or 'celebration.'

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What is an exception?

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An exception is something that does not follow a rule or pattern, like Mrs. Graydon's class not having homework on Wednesdays.

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What is an excavation?

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An excavation is the process of digging up something, often used in archaeology to find fossils or artifacts.

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of changing text or speech from one language to another.

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What is a cancellation?

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A cancellation is the act of stopping something, like stopping a subscription to a newspaper.

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Give an example of a word that ends with -ion.

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'Celebration' is an example of a word that ends with -ion.

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What is the meaning of the word 'permission'?

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Permission means the approval to do something, like getting permission to play outside.

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What does the word 'complication' mean?

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A complication is a problem or difficulty that makes something harder to deal with.

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What is the difference between 'exception' and 'rule'?

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An exception is a case that does not follow the rule, while a rule is a guideline that is usually followed.

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How can you use the word 'translation' in a sentence?

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I need a translation of this book so I can read it in English.