After the letter n the sh n ending can be spelled either tion or sion.
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mention |
Did I mention I'm going on holiday next week?
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attention |
The monotonous lecturer failed to keep the students' attention.
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convention |
We have a convention at work next week.
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intention |
I have every intention of improving my spelling.
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invention |
The storyteller was a master of invention.
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prevention |
They were raising funds for the treatment and prevention of cancer.
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pension |
Every month she moved money into her savings and pension fund.
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tension |
There was tension in the air.
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extension |
We are building an extension to our house.
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expansion |
The planned expansion of the shopping centre was met with resistance.
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dimension |
The dimension of the space was wrong for the sofa he wanted to buy.
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suspension |
The cars travelled over the suspension bridge.
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apprehension |
He felt sick with apprehension.
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comprehension |
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