All of the /shun/ suffixes, including -tion, -cian, -sion and -ssion | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the spelling of the /shun/ suffix to the clue that helps us spell it.

• tion

• root words end in d, de or se (can sound like /zhun/)

• sion

• root words end in ss or mit

• cian

• root words end in t or te (the most common)

• ssion

• root words end in c or cs (professions)

Answer explanation

The /shun/ suffix can be spelt -tion, -sion, -ssion or -cian. The last letter(s) of the root word (if you can spot one) can give you a clue about how to spell the /shun/ suffix.

Match the word beginning to the correct word ending to ensure each word is spelt correctly.

• musi

• cian

• dona

• tion

• revi

• sion

Answer explanation

The /shun/ suffix can be spelt -tion, -sion, -ssion or -cian. The last letter(s) of the root word (if you can spot one) can give you a clue about how to spell the /shun/ suffix.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. We must take akshun now.

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'action'. The most common spelling is -tion and these words often have a root word ending in ‘t’ or ‘te’.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. There was no diskushun about the event.

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'discssion'. Words spelt with -ssion often have a root word ending in ‘ss’ or ‘mit’.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. The mathmetishan could solve very complex problems.

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'mathematician'. Words spelt with -cian often have a root word ending in ‘c’ or ‘cs’ and are used for professions.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Her dessishun was final.

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'decision'. Words spelt with -sion often have a root word ending in ‘d’, ‘de’ or ‘se’ and can sound like /zhun/.