Final Stable Syllables

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What is a final stable syllable?

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A final stable syllable is a syllable that comes at the end of a word and usually has a specific spelling pattern, often containing a vowel followed by certain consonants.

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What does the suffix '-sion' indicate?

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The suffix '-sion' is used to form nouns and typically indicates the action or result of a verb, such as in 'decide' becoming 'decision'.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' is used to form nouns and often indicates the action or process of a verb, such as in 'inform' becoming 'information'.

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What does the suffix '-age' indicate?

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The suffix '-age' is used to form nouns and often refers to a collection or result of something, such as in 'vintage'.

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What does the suffix '-ture' indicate?

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The suffix '-ture' is used to form nouns and often refers to the act or process of doing something, such as in 'mixture'.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-sion'.

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An example is 'expansion', which comes from the verb 'expand'.

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

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An example is 'celebration', which comes from the verb 'celebrate'.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-age'.

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An example is 'baggage', which refers to the bags and suitcases that a traveler carries.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix '-ture'.

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An example is 'adventure', which refers to an exciting or unusual experience.

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How do you identify a final stable syllable in a word?

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You can identify a final stable syllable by looking for common endings like '-sion', '-tion', '-age', or '-ture' that appear at the end of the word.