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The suffix -ion means “act or process,” or “state or condition.”
You must drop the e from words that end in silent e before adding
-ion. For example, the word separate must lose its e before you
can add -ion to make the word separation.
Add -ion to the words in the box to complete each sentence below.
Remember to drop the silent e before adding -ion.
concentrate exhaust confuse discuss
elect decorate correct locate
Practice
Phonics:
Adding -ion
1. The results of the showed that the more experienced
candidate won the most votes.
2. The incomplete directions led to among the students.
3. They used the roses as on the parade fl oat.
4. He was so focused during the test that nothing could break his
.
5. Staying up late can lead to if you do not get enough
sleep.
6. Although the of the park was marked on the map, she
could not fi nd it.
7. The student worked very hard on his paper, and it needed only one small
.
8. When they could not agree, their quickly became an
argument.
At Home: List at least eight more words that
have -ion endings.
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