cian, sion, tion, ssion*

Objective

To recognise and spell the suffix: cian, sion, tion, ssion

Choose the correct ending for the word. Read the notes at the end of the exercise to help you with these spelling rules.

1. A doctor is sometimes known as a

2. A drum is what sort of instrument?

3. If you need blood during an operation you can have a

4. If you are lost, you can ask for

5. Someone who deals with electric problems is known as an

6. A huge house is known as a

7. If a story is not true it is

8. If you own something you have

9. Someone who does magic tricks is a

10. If something blows up there is an

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* Extension activity - Write down some sentences containing each of the words to show that you understand the meaning.

Spelling rules for these suffixes

cian - where words end in c; common occupations

tion - the most common ending

sion - where the base word ends in d/de or s/se (eg explode, confuse)

ssion - clear soft 'sh' sound

ation - long a is always followed by tion

otion/ution/etion - the base word usually contains the vowel. clearly pronounced

ution words are usually longer than three syllables; usion tends to be shorter

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