"tion" and "sion"

Front

What is the suffix 'tion'?

Back

The suffix 'tion' is used to form nouns indicating an action or a state, 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 a state, 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 is the difference between 'tion' and 'sion'?

Back

Both 'tion' and 'sion' are suffixes that form nouns, but 'tion' is more general, while 'sion' is used specifically for verbs ending in 'd' or 's.'

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

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

Back

'Creation' is an example of a word that ends with 'tion.'

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

'Confusion' is an example of a word that ends with 'sion.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the word 'revision' mean?

Back

'Revision' means the process of reviewing or changing something, often used in the context of studying.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does the word 'explosion' mean?

Back

'Explosion' refers to a sudden and violent burst, often resulting in damage or destruction.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does the word '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 the word 'relation' mean?

Back

'Relation' refers to 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

What does the word 'direction' mean?

Back

'Direction' refers to the course along which someone or something moves or points.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C