sion and tion spelling words

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What is the rule for adding 'sion' to a word?

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The suffix 'sion' is added to verbs that end in 'de' or 'te' to form nouns. For example, 'decide' becomes 'decision' and 'create' becomes 'creation.'

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What is the rule for adding 'tion' to a word?

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The suffix 'tion' is added to verbs that end in 'ate' to form nouns. For example, 'educate' becomes 'education' and 'celebrate' becomes 'celebration.'

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What does 'decision' mean?

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A decision is a choice made after thinking about something.

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What does 'creation' mean?

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Creation is the act of making something new.

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What does 'celebration' mean?

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A celebration is a special event to mark a happy occasion.

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

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Both 'sion' and 'tion' are suffixes that turn verbs into nouns, but 'sion' is used with certain verbs, while 'tion' is used with others.

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

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An example is 'expansion' from the verb 'expand.'

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

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An example is 'information' from the verb 'inform.'

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What is the meaning of 'expansion'?

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Expansion means the process of increasing in size or volume.

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What is the meaning of 'information'?

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Information is knowledge or facts about something.