"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, 'educate' becomes 'education'.

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 that end 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 'confusion' mean?

Back

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

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'vacation' mean?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'addition' mean?

Back

Addition means the process of adding numbers together to get a total.

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

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

Back

An example is 'information'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

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

Back

An example is 'expansion'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

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

Back

You add the suffix 'tion' to form 'education'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E