Recognise and spell words that contain the -sion and -ssion letter strings.
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extension |
We are building an extension to our house.
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collision |
There was a collision between the two asteroids.
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confusion |
The mixed-up instructions caused confusion.
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explosion |
There was an explosion at the factory.
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version |
I think the original version of this film was much better.
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decision |
The football fans thought the referee's decision was a disgrace.
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tension |
The peak in the story's action - the moment of highest dramatic tension.
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dimension |
The room was the wrong dimension.
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mission |
The spy was sent on a secret mission.
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percussion |
Harry plays percussion.
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discussion |
He made a great contribution to the discussion.
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profession |
Teacher was her profession.
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concession |
Would you like to buy a concession ticket?
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passion |
I have a passion for spelling.
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omission |
Omission means to leave something out.
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emission |
The emission of Carbon in to the atmosphere is bad for our planet.
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ocean |
The blue whale is the largest mammal in the ocean.
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Russian |
A native or inhabitant of Russia, or a person of Russian descent.
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Asian |
A native of Asia or a person of Asian descent.
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Venetian |
Our neighbours have Venetian blinds on their windows.
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