Adding the Suffixes –ion, –ian

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What does the suffix –ion indicate?

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The suffix –ion indicates the action or process of a verb, often turning it into a noun. For example, 'connect' becomes 'connection.'

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What does the suffix –ian signify?

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The suffix –ian signifies a person who is related to or specializes in a particular field. For example, 'music' becomes 'musician,' meaning a person who plays or is skilled in music.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix –ion?

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An example of a word with the suffix –ion is 'reaction,' which comes from the verb 'react.'

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What is an example of a word with the suffix –ian?

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An example of a word with the suffix –ian is 'historian,' which refers to a person who studies or writes about history.

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How does adding –ion change the word 'decide'?

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Adding –ion to 'decide' changes it to 'decision,' which is a noun referring to the act of making a choice.

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How does adding –ian change the word 'art'?

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Adding –ian to 'art' changes it to 'artist,' which refers to a person who creates art.

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What is the meaning of the word 'admiration'?

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'Admiration' is a noun that refers to a feeling of respect and approval for someone or something.

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What is the meaning of the word 'admirable'?

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'Admirable' is an adjective that describes something worthy of admiration or respect.

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What is the difference between 'connect' and 'connection'?

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'Connect' is a verb meaning to join or link, while 'connection' is a noun that refers to the state of being joined or linked.

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What does the word 'musician' mean?

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A 'musician' is a person who plays a musical instrument or is skilled in music.