Understanding the Suffix -sion

The video tutorial explains the suffix -sion, focusing on its two pronunciations: 'shun' and 'zhan'. It provides rules for when to use each pronunciation based on preceding letters, such as vowels, consonants, and specific sounds. The tutorial includes examples to illustrate these rules and discusses exceptions, such as verbs ending in -mit or words with double -sion. The video concludes with a recap of the rules and encourages viewers to practice and remember them.

What are the two pronunciations of the suffix -sion?

• shun and zhan

• shun and jan

• shan and jan

• shan and zhan

Why do we add suffixes to words?

• To make adjectives from nouns

• To make adverbs from adjectives

• To make nouns from verbs

• To make verbs from nouns

When is -sion pronounced as 'shun'?

• When preceded by a vowel

• When preceded by 'L' or 'N'

• When preceded by 'S'

• When preceded by 'R'

Which word is pronounced with a 'shun' sound?

• Vision

• Decision

• Collision

• Compulsion

When is -sion pronounced as 'zhan'?

• When preceded by 'L' or 'N'

• When preceded by a vowel or 'R'

• When preceded by 'S'

• When preceded by 'T'

Which word is pronounced with a 'zhan' sound?

• Compulsion

• Apprehension

• Collision

• Extension

What happens to words ending in -mit when adding -sion?

• Replace 't' with 's'

• Add 'ion' directly

• Add 'sion' directly

• Replace 'm' with 's'

Which word follows the -mit rule?

• Commission

• Discussion

• Recession

• Profession

What is the rule for words ending in -ss when adding -sion?

• Add 'sion' directly

• Replace 's' with 't'

• Replace 'ss' with 's'

• Add 'ion' directly