Suffix -tion

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What does the suffix -tion indicate?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix -tion.

Back

Transportation.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'transport'?

Back

To carry or move something from one place to another.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'transportation'?

Back

The act of moving people or goods from one place to another.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'appreciate'?

Back

To recognize the value or significance of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'appreciation'?

Back

The recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'punctuation'?

Back

The use of symbols like periods, commas, and question marks to clarify meaning in writing.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

How does the suffix -tion change the word 'inform'?

Back

It changes 'inform' to 'information', turning the verb into a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What is the difference between 'reflection' and 'reflect'?

Back

'Reflection' is a noun meaning the act of reflecting, while 'reflect' is a verb meaning to throw back light or heat.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E