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SPELLING: ADDING THE SUFFIX -tion

Adding the suffix -tion to a verb changes the verb into a noun. In many cases, adding -tion
requires a spelling adjustment. For example, for the base word subscribe, the letters b and e at
the end are replaced with a p, and then the -tion is added. The noun formed is subscription. Here
are a few more examples:

• resolve + -tion = resolution

• receive + -tion = reception

• explain + -tion = explanation

A. DIRECTIONS: Add the suffix -tion to the verb in parentheses to form a noun to complete
each sentence. Make spelling adjustments as required. Check a dictionary to make sure you
have spelled each word correctly.

1. (quote) Mindy began her speech with a from Abraham Lincoln.

2. (describe) The product includes the height and width of the

monitor as well as all the technical information.

3. (invite) Franco was happy to get an to his cousin’s bar

mitzvah.
4. (interpret) Sofia’s literary analysis of Jane Eyre presents an unusual, but solid,
of the classic novel.

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5. (resign) Mr. Cerro gave his official on May 1, 2019.

B. DIRECTIONS: For each sentence, select the correct spelling of the word in parentheses.
Use a dictionary to check your work, if necessary.

1. J. K. Rowling is an author with a rich and wonderful (imagination, imagintion).

2. Despite the man’s (declaretion, declaration) of innocence, almost everyone was certain he
was guilty.
3. The (introducetion, introduction) to your essay should make the reader want to learn
more.
4. Dr. Fuller wrote Samantha a (prescription, prescribtion) for a medication to help with her
allergies.
5. During the (occupytion, occupation), the invading army did not mistreat the civilians.

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Name:       Date:      

SPELLING: ADDING THE SUFFIX -tion

A. DIRECTIONS: Add the suffix -tion to the word in parentheses to form a noun to complete
each sentence. Make spelling adjustments as required. Check a dictionary to make sure you
have spelled each word correctly.

1. (adore) The famous singer thrived on the of his many fans.

2. (perceive) Personality type can sometimes affect a person’s
of a situation.

3. (retain) Researchers are studying the human brain to learn which parts support the
of learning.

4. (deceive) The main character in the movie is a master of disguise and

.

5. (subscribe) Deena wants to get a to a streaming service so she

can listen to music more easily.
6. (assume) Dan and Alba were under the that the presentation
schedule would not change.

B. DIRECTIONS: Cross out each misspelled word and write the correct spelling above it. If a sentence
has no misspellings, write C for correct on the line. Use a dictionary, if needed.

1. That penny from 1835 will make an excellent addation to my coin collection.

2. From the way my dog begs for food, you would think he is dying of starvetion.

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3. Making an assumption without first gathering enough information can get a

person into trouble.

4. The antique desk had undergone so much altertion that it was no longer
valuable.

5. Jessica made a resolution to spend more time interacting with friends in person
instead of through her phone.

6. Those cupcakes look delicious, but I’ll resist the temption until after dinner.

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