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MAKING NOUNS WITH -TION
RULE ONE: For most words, simply add -ION to the base word.
EXAMPLES: perfect -> perfect
ion
interrupt -> interrupt
ion
YOUR TURN: Type in the correct word for each blank.
conjunct + ion ->
1. The word "BUT" is a
.
inspect + ion ->
2. The factory is scheduled to have an
next week.
intuit + ion ->
3. Trust your
, and you will go far.
predict + ion ->
4. His
about the winner of the game was correct.
RULE TWO: For words ending in RE, change the E to A, and add -tion to the base word.
EXAMPLE: adore -> ador
ation
YOUR TURN: Type in the correct word for each blank.
admire + ion ->
5. I have a lot of
for teachers.
respire + ion ->
6. Nurse, what's the patient's rate of
?
restore + ion ->
7. The
of the antique car is almost finished.
RULE THREE: For words ending in TE, drop the E, and add -ION to the base word.
EXAMPLES: notate -> notat
ion
abbreviate -> abbreviat
ion
YOUR TURN: Type in the correct word for each blank.
ventilate + ion ->
8. My room doesn't have enough
, so I use a fan.
tolerate + ion ->
9. It's very important for people to learn
for other people.
obligate + ion ->
10. A student's
is to study hard and pass tests.
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1. conjunct - conjunction
2. inspect - inspection
3. intuit - intuition
4. predict - prediction
5. admire - admiration
6. respire - respiration
7. restore - restoration
8. ventilate - ventilation
9. tolerate - toleration
10. obligate - obligation
