Suffix -tion, -sion
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affect |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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affection |
He showed a great deal of affection to her.
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pollute |
Chimney smoke and car fumes pollute the air we breathe, making it unsafe for us to inhale.
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pollution |
Air pollution is bad in many cities.
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express |
The actress expressed a gamut of emotions.
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expression |
His facial expressions are comical.
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direct |
Direct speech involves the narrator giving the exact words spoken (or thought) by the character, almost always enclosed in speech marks, and often (but not always) with a reporting clause (such as ‘said Jim’).
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direction |
Head in a northerly direction.
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ordinary |
It began as an ordinary day...
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particular |
I like that dress in particular.
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