The /shun/ suffixes, including -sion | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Match the root word to the related noun ending in -tion.
- determine
  
  ⇔
  
  determination ✓
- found
  
  ⇔
  
  foundation ✓
- prepare
  
  ⇔
  
  preparation ✓
What rule is used when 'separate' becomes 'separation' when the suffix -ation is added?
- Just add the suffix.
- Remove ‘e’, then add the suffix.
- Remove ‘ate’, then add -ation. ✓
What is the most common spelling of the /shun/ suffix?
- -tion ✓
- -sion
- -ssion
- -cian
Match the words to the spelling of the /shun/ suffix they contain.
- musician
  
  ⇔
  
  -cian ✓
- passion
  
  ⇔
  
  -ssion ✓
- exploration
  
  ⇔
  
  -tion ✓
- extension
  
  ⇔
  
  -sion ✓
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: Please give a generous donshun to the charity.
- 'donation' ✓
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: The young child showed fierce determinashun in completing the challenge.
- 'determination' ✓