Study the word list: -ssion endings

Root words that end -mit or -ss make the "shun" sound by adding -ssion to the root. Think about the root words as you learn these spellings.

	expression	She had a strange expression on her face. *
	discussion	We had a class discussion about how to treat each other kindly. *
	confession	He had a confession to make to his mum. *
	permission	We had to ask permission to play on the grass at lunchtime. *
	admission	Admission to the cinema is very expensive. *
	transmission	A fault interrupted the radio transmission. *
	possession	That ring is my most treasured possession. *
	profession	HIs profession was teacher. *
	depression	He was in a depression after his football team lost. *
	impression	Can you do an impression of a cat? *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

expression

discussion

confession

permission

admission

transmission

possession

profession

depression

impression

Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!

Easter Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

Word Search, small
The classic English word game.

Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.

Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.

Start the Listen and Spell Test

Printable word list - a useful printable resource of the word list.
Flash cards - a word on each card which enables a variety of games and activities.
Word Search, small printable version.