Word study: Suffixes - ion, ation Practice #1

What is the best meaning of the word reflection?

• The act of bouncing or thinking back

• The act of pushing something forward

• The process of forgetting something

• The result of hiding something

If a player is taken out of a game as part of an elimination round, what does elimination mean?

• The act of improving skills

• The process of being added

• The act of being removed or taken away

• The process of being honored

The word substitution means...

• The act of removing energy

• The process of changing or switching something

• The act of speeding up a task

• The process of making a copy

When someone gives a helpful contribution, they are:

• Taking something away

• Expressing strong feelings

• Doing the act of giving or helping

• Delaying something for later

Choose the sentence that best shows the meaning of satisfaction:

• He ignored the results of his actions.

• She felt proud after finishing her project.

• They argued over the test answers.

• The room was messy and unfinished.

The word anticipation best describes:

• The act of planning something after it happens

• The process of solving a problem

• The feeling of excitement before something happens

• The act of forgetting something important

What does expression most likely mean in this sentence? "Her expression of gratitude made the teacher smile."

• The act of hiding emotion

• The process of being silent

• The act of showing or sharing feelings

• The process of forgetting something

If you receive a nomination for a class award, what is happening?

• The act of being voted out

• The process of being chosen or named for something

• The act of hiding from a decision

• The process of watching silently

A group of people chosen to represent others is a delegation. What does that mean?

• A secret club

• The act of helping in private

• A group selected to act or speak for others

• A team that avoids responsibility

In a teacher’s evaluation, you would expect:

• A celebration party

• A chance to take a break

• The process of judging or reviewing performance

• The act of ignoring a student