Suffixes –tion and –sion

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' is used to form nouns indicating an action or a state of being, often derived from verbs.

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What does the suffix '-sion' indicate?

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The suffix '-sion' is used to form nouns indicating the result of an action, often derived from verbs ending in -d or -s.

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What is the meaning of the word 'extension'?

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A part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it.

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What is the meaning of the word 'decision'?

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A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

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What is the meaning of the word 'prevention'?

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The act of stopping something from happening.

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How do you use the word 'cancellation' in a sentence?

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The cancellation of the event was announced yesterday.

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What is the difference between 'prevent' and 'prevention'?

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'Prevent' is a verb meaning to stop something from happening, while 'prevention' is a noun referring to the act of stopping something.

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What is an example of a word that uses the suffix '-tion'?

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'Information' is an example of a word that uses the suffix '-tion'.

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What is an example of a word that uses the suffix '-sion'?

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'Decision' is an example of a word that uses the suffix '-sion'.