tion and sion words

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What does the suffix 'tion' mean?

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The suffix 'tion' is used to form nouns indicating an action or a state, such as 'creation' (the act of creating).

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What does the suffix 'sion' mean?

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The suffix 'sion' is used to form nouns indicating a state or condition, often derived from verbs, like 'decision' (the act of deciding).

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Give an example of a word that ends with 'tion'.

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An example is 'information'.

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Give an example of a word that ends with 'sion'.

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An example is 'expansion'.

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What is the difference between 'tion' and 'sion'?

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Both are suffixes that form nouns, but 'tion' is more general, while 'sion' often comes from verbs ending in 'de', 'se', or 'te'.

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What is the word 'celebrate' when changed to a noun with 'tion'?

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The word is 'celebration'.

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What is the word 'decide' when changed to a noun with 'sion'?

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The word is 'decision'.

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Can you name a word that ends with 'tion' and means the act of teaching?

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The word is 'education'.

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Can you name a word that ends with 'sion' and means the act of growing?

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The word is 'expansion'.

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What is the noun form of 'create' using 'tion'?

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The noun form is 'creation'.