Key learning points

1. If the word ends in a consonant, generally just add "-tion"; this is the best bet for the "shun" sound.
2. If the word ends in "t", remove the "t" and add "-tion".
3. If the word ends in "te", remove the "te" and add "-tion".
4. If the word ends in "e" or "y", remove the "e" or "y" and add "-ition".
5. How to spell the curriculum words: competition, mention and position.

Keywords

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

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

• Noun - a naming word for people, places or things

• Abstract noun - a type of noun that names an idea or quality that cannot be seen

Common misconception