Suffix ion

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What is the suffix 'ion'?

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The suffix 'ion' is used to form nouns indicating an action or condition, often derived from verbs.

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What happens to the sound of 's' when adding 'ion' to base words ending in -ss?

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The sound of the final 's' changes from the /s/ sound to the /sh/ sound.

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What is the correct spelling of 'process' with the suffix 'ion'?

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procession

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What advice would you give a student who spells 'prediction' as 'predicshon'?

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Spell the base word first, then attach the suffix 'ion' at the end.

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What happens to the sound of 't' when adding 'ion' to base words ending in -ct?

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The sound of the final 't' changes from the /t/ sound to the /sh/ sound.

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What is the word partner for 'discuss'?

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discussion

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How does the suffix 'ion' affect the meaning of a base word?

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It transforms the base word into a noun that indicates an action or condition.

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Can 'ion' be added to any base word?

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No, 'ion' can only be added to certain base words, typically verbs.

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What is an example of a base word that can take the suffix 'ion'?

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The base word 'act' can become 'action' when 'ion' is added.

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What is the difference between 'discuss' and 'discussion'?

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'Discuss' is a verb, while 'discussion' is a noun formed by adding the suffix 'ion'.