"tion" and "sion"

Front

What is the suffix 'tion'?

Back

The suffix 'tion' is used to form nouns indicating an action or condition, often derived from verbs. For example, 'inform' becomes 'information'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is the suffix 'sion'?

Back

The suffix 'sion' is used to form nouns indicating an action or condition, often derived from verbs. It is commonly used when the verb ends in 'd' or 's'. For example, 'decide' becomes 'decision'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What does 'vacation' mean?

Back

Vacation means a period of time spent away from home or work, often for relaxation or travel.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'confusion' mean?

Back

Confusion means a state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'direction' mean?

Back

Direction means the course along which someone or something moves or points.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'progression' mean?

Back

Progression means the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'relation' mean?

Back

Relation means the way in which two or more people or things are connected.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

How do you form a noun from the verb 'inform'?

Back

You add the suffix 'ation' to form the noun 'information'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

How do you form a noun from the verb 'decide'?

Back

You add the suffix 'sion' to form the noun 'decision'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is an example of a word that ends with 'tion'?

Back

An example is 'creation', which comes from the verb 'create'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E