Suffix -tion

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

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What does the suffix -tion indicate?

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The suffix -tion indicates the action or process of a verb, turning it into a noun.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -tion.

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One example is 'education', which comes from the verb 'educate'.

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What is the difference between 'subtraction' and 'subtract'?

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'Subtraction' is a noun that refers to the process of taking one number away from another, while 'subtract' is a verb that describes the action of performing that process.

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What does the suffix -ation indicate?

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The suffix -ation also indicates a process or action, similar to -tion.

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Provide an example of a word with the suffix -ation.

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An example is 'transportation', which comes from the verb 'transport'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'punctuation'?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing that help clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means the act of taking away?

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The correct spelling is 'subtraction'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'reflection'?

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Reflection refers to the act of thinking carefully about something or the image seen in a mirror.

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What is the role of the suffix -ion in the word 'action'?

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The suffix -ion turns the verb 'act' into a noun, indicating the process of doing something.