Success TutoringWorksheets
Spelling ListYear 4Level 2 · Standard

Free Year 4 Spelling List 1: Words Ending in -tion

Fifteen words that end in the suffix -tion, pronounced 'shun', such as station and celebration. Your child writes each word three times, completes gap-fill sentences, writes their own sentences and finishes with a parent-read test.

Download Free PDFView AnswersComplete online — coming soon

Instant download · No sign-up · Free for personal, classroom and homeschool use

Year
Year 4
Subject
English
Topic
Spelling Lists
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
51
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • spelling the 'shun' sound with -tion
  • recognising -tion as a suffix that often makes a noun
  • using longer words in sentences
  • writing words from dictation

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Spelling List 1: Words Ending in -tion

  1. 1Spelling List 2: Homophones
  2. 2Spelling List 3: Soft c and Soft g
  3. 3Tricky Homophones

How to use this spelling list

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this spelling list for?

Year 4 students (typically ages 9–10) working on spelling lists. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 20 minutes for 51 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Spelling List 2: Homophones.

Preview

Year 4 · English · Spelling Lists

Spelling List 1: Words Ending in -tion

Success Tutoring

Student name:

Date:

Score: /

Work through the four parts in order. Say each word out loud as you write it.

Part A — Your words

The ending -tion sounds like 'shun'. It is the most common way to spell that sound, and it usually turns a word into a noun (act → action, invent → invention). Break each word into syllables as you write it: cel-e-bra-tion.

1.Write the word three times: station
2.Write the word three times: nation
3.Write the word three times: action
4.Write the word three times: motion
5.Write the word three times: question
6.Write the word three times: mention
7.Write the word three times: direction
8.Write the word three times: attention
9.Write the word three times: position
10.Write the word three times: collection
11.Write the word three times: education
12.Write the word three times: invention
13.Write the word three times: information
14.Write the word three times: celebration
15.Write the word three times: fiction

Part B — Fill the gap

Choose the word from your list that fits each sentence and write it in the gap.

16.We waited for the train at the .
17.Australia is a of about 27 million people.
18.The movie was full of and adventure.
19.The swing was in when I jumped off.
20.Put your hand up if you have a .
21.Did the teacher the excursion?
22.Which is north?
23.Please pay while I explain.
24.Move the chair into a better .
25.My uncle has a huge of stamps.
26.A good helps you get a job you enjoy.
27.The telephone was an important .
28.The website has about the zoo's opening hours.
29.We had a for Nan's 80th birthday.
30.Stories about dragons are , not fact.

Part C — Use the word

Write your own sentence for each word. Check your spelling when you finish.

31.Write a sentence using station.
32.Write a sentence using question.
33.Write a sentence using attention.
34.Write a sentence using collection.
35.Write a sentence using invention.
36.Write a sentence using celebration.
worksheets.successtutoring.com · Free to print and share for personal and classroom use

Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.

  • Spelling List

    Spelling List 2: Homophones

    Fifteen common homophones: words that sound the same but are spelt differently and mean different things (their, there, they're; here,…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    20 min
    Questions
    51 questions
    Answers
    Answers included
  • Spelling List

    Spelling List 3: Soft c and Soft g

    Fifteen words where c makes an 's' sound (city, circle) or g makes a 'j' sound (giant, bridge). Your child learns that this usually…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    20 min
    Questions
    51 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

Spelling Lists in other year levels

About this resource

Created by
Success Tutoring
Last reviewed
1 October 2026
How it was made
Written by our team

Free to print and share for personal, classroom and homeschool use. Please don't resell. Spotted an error? Let us know.