a naming word for a person, place or thing

the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes

a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning

The /shun/ suffixes, including -sion

English

In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes.  In 'Suffixes, etymology and homophones', pupils learn how spelling can relate to the origin and meaning of words.

In ‘Verb and adjective suffixes’, pupils learnt the grammar and spelling conventions associated with noun and adjective suffixes. In this unit, pupils learn the spelling and grammar conventions used with noun and adjective suffixes.

Noun and adjective suffixes

Match the word ending in -sion to the root word.

Words spelt with -sion often have root words ending in which letters?

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold: I love to complete **divishun** problems.

Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold that matches the sentence: The Queen had a long **rain** over her country.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The missing sign caused **confyooshun**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Please complete your **refishunn** before the test.

Match the root word to the related noun ending in -tion.

What rule is used when 'separate' becomes 'separation' when the suffix -ation is added?

What is the most common spelling of the /shun/ suffix?

Match the words to the spelling of the /shun/ suffix they contain.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: Please give a generous **donshun** to the charity.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence: The young child showed fierce **determinashun** in completing the challenge.

Starter Quiz