Download The suffixes-ion,-tion, and-ation can be added to a base word or root

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Word Study 15 - Silver
The suffixes -ion, -tion, and -ation can be added to a base word or root to form a noun, such as
action, introduction, and information.
information
completion
consideration
inflation
expression
population
discussion
recession
suggestion
decision
invention
recognition
action
attention
introduction
hesitation
direction
education
satisfaction
condensation
Change each verb to a noun that ends in –ion
Spelling tips for adding –tion
 If the verb ends in a t or ss just add –ion. direct – direction, express - expression
 Remove a final e before adding – tion. complete – completion
Verb
Noun
1. inflate
2. express
3. populate
4. recess
5. suggest
6. invent
7. introduce
8. hesitate
9. direct
10. educate
Write a spelling word to complete each sentence.
11. He had a relieved
12. She asked the librarian for
13. China has the highest
on his face.
on tornadoes.
of any other country.
14. The movie is full of adventure and
.
15. I would recommend the movie without
.
16. The country was in a
17. You should get a good
for five years.
, so you will be able to get a good
job.
18. The students paid
what to do.
during the presentation, so they would know
information
completion
consideration
inflation
expression
population
discussion
recession
suggestion
decision
invention
recognition
action
attention
introduction
hesitation
direction
education
satisfaction
condensation
Change each noun to a verb.
Take off the –ion, -tion, -ation to make these nouns into verbs. You may need to add letters,
drop letters, or change letters to arrive at the base word.
Noun
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Verb
information
consideration
condensation
decision
recognition
attention
satisfaction
Write the spelling word that could best replace the underlined word or words.
26. The windsurfer is a recent creation.
27. After some debate with other windsurfers, you can select the windsurfer that is right for you.
28. Be sure to get accurate weather data.
29. Your concentration should be on your hand and body position.
30. Check the path of the wind.
31. The beginning of windsurfing added a new sport for surfers.
Write the spelling words from below to complete the paragraph.
satisfaction
introduction
decision
direction
suggestion
discussion
Lee Kravitz, a surfboarding instructor, gives a basic 32.
to
surfing while beginner students are still on shore. First, he holds a
33.
34.
about surfing safety. Then he gives a
about selecting a surfboard. This
lesson includes learning the correct foot position for standing and balancing.
The 35.
is great 36.
37.
to ride a wave is up to the surfer. There
in catching a wave in the right
and riding all the way to shore.
Root Words
Phon
Sound
1. telephone: an instrument for transmitting and receiving sounds over long distances by
electricity
2. phonograph: an instrument that reproduces sound recorded on a grooved disk
3. megaphone: a cone-shaped device used to direct the voice and increase its sound
4. symphony: a usually long musical composition for a full orchestra
5. microphone: an instrument in which sound energy is changed into electrical energy usually
for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound
6. homophone: one of two or more words that sound alike but have different meanings, or
spellings
7. xylophone: an instrument of wooden bars that makes a ringing sound when struck
8. phonics: the science of sounds, used as a method of teaching reading
9. cacophony: harsh, unpleasant sound
10. euphony: pleasing or sweet sound
Telephony Baloney
Fill in the missing vocabulary words in these phone calls from salesmen.
1. “Hello, Ma’am. Are you having trouble being heard at the dinner table? Are you children so
noisy, they can’t hear you speaking? Then let me tell you about our new product, The Mother’s
.”
2. “Hello, I understand that you are a student at Dakota Hills Middle School. Have I got a plan for
you. When you become a member of the
Hotline, help with words that sound alike is only a phone call away.”
3. “Would you like to become a member of the award winning EHS Drum line? I am sure that you
will be happy to learn that even the most nonmusical person can learn to play the Hi-Lo
.”
4. “Good evening Ma’am. I am calling on behalf of music-lovers of your community. Could I
interest you in tickets to the
?”
5. “Mr. Hart, I understand that you are teaching a class of 34 students how to play the recorder. I
can imagine that there are some unpleasant sounds while they are just beginning to learn how to
play. We have an earplug product that will block out the
while the students are all practicing at once.”
 telephone: an instrument for transmitting and receiving sounds over long distances by
electricity
 phonograph: an instrument that reproduces sound recorded on a grooved disk
 megaphone: a cone-shaped device used to direct the voice and increase its sound
 symphony: a usually long musical composition for a full orchestra
 microphone: an instrument in which sound energy is changed into electrical energy usually
for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound
 homophone: one of two or more words that sound alike but have different meanings, or
spellings
 xylophone: an instrument of wooden bars that makes a ringing sound when struck
 phonics: the science of sounds, used as a method of teaching reading
 cacophony: harsh, unpleasant sound
 euphony: pleasing or sweet sound
6. “Mr. Meister, it has come to our attention that you must protect your voice for your singing
engagements on the weekends. We have developed a new
that will transmit your voice to all corners of the classroom to ensure that all students can hear your
instructions.”
7. “Experience the beautiful sounds of French fountains, Swiss brooks, and Austrian meadows.
Mrs. Hubbard, may we send the marvelous CD European
to you today for your listening pleasure?
8. “Hello, this is Mr. Rogers with a special offer for you. A new program for beginning readers is
being offered to first time parents. Our program called “Fun with
“ will make
sure your child learns all the sounds associated with letters and letter combinations.”
9. “Is it time for an upgrade? Technology has greatly improved how we are able to transmit and
receive sounds from long distances. If you still have a rotary dial or touchtone
, maybe it is time for you to consider going
cellular.”
10. “You have been identified as a fan of the old fashioned vinyl records. With a recent surge in
popularity of these records, we can now offer you a great deal on a new 2009
. This new device will provide great
sound from your recorded disks.”