Spelling list: Words ending in tion

Words that end in tion are common in English and are usually nouns.

These words are formed by adding the ending tion to a base word. Understanding the base words can help you grasp the meanings of words ending in tion.

For example:

1. Imagine + tion = Imagination.
Imagination refers to the ability to create mental images or ideas.

2. Organise + tion = Organisation.
An organisation is a structured group of people working together towards common goals.

3. Ambitious + tion = Ambition.
Ambition represents a strong desire or goal to achieve something significant or succeed in a specific area.

Try these spelling activities to strengthen your vocabulary and language skills.

nation	We must learn from our history to become a better nation.
operation	I went to hospital for an operation. *
relation	Perspective is to see things in relation to other things. *
situation	We need to assess this situation before we continue.
translation	The joke was lost in translation.
imagination	She had a vivid imagination. *
organisation	A charity is a non-profit organisation. *
ambition	His life ambition was to become a painter.
position	He has an advisory position in a large company.
pollution	Air pollution is bad in many cities.
revolution	She hoped to spark a revolution.
solution	We made a simple solution of sugar and water.
attraction	There was an obvious attraction between the couple.
affection	He showed a great deal of affection to her.
correction	He made a correction to his exam paper.
fiction	Do you prefer to read fiction or information books? *
construction	The tower was a unique construction.
introduction	She often skipped the introduction when reading novels.
caution	They approached the dog with caution.
option	She weighed up the pros and cons of each option.