Suffixes are -ion, -ian. Clues about whether to put t, s, ss or c before these suffixes come from the last letters of the root word. -tion is the most common.
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injection |
Medication can be given by injection.
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action |
Disciplinary action will be taken against anyone breaking the law.
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hesitation |
She showed no hesitation.
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completion |
The completion of your homework is important to your education.
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confession |
He had a confession to make to the police.
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permission |
We will apply for permission to extend our house.
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expansion |
The children were surprised by the school's sudden expansion - it got much bigger!
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tension |
High tension.
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musician |
The musician had to audition to join the band.
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electrician |
The electrician fixed my lighting problem.
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magician |
They had a magician at the children's party.
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politician |
A politician will speak at the meeting.
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mathematician |
The mathematician solved his calculation.
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heel |
I've got a blister on my heel.
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heal |
Unfortunately, there was nothing to quicken the healing of the wound; he just had to wait for it to heal naturally.
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he'll |
He'll be arriving at 3 o'clock.
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