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' ✓
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