Spelling List 3: Words Ending in -sion — Answers

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Spelling List 3: Words Ending in -sion — Answers

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Part A — Your words

Most 'shun' endings are spelt -tion, but some words use -sion instead. -sion often makes a softer 'zhun' sound (television, decision) and usually comes from a base word ending in -de or -se (decide → decision, confuse → confusion). -ssion makes a 'shun' sound and comes from base words ending in -ss or -mit (discuss → discussion, permit → permission).

1.Write the word three times: television

Answer: television

2.Write the word three times: decision

Answer: decision

3.Write the word three times: division

Answer: division

4.Write the word three times: explosion

Answer: explosion

5.Write the word three times: confusion

Answer: confusion

6.Write the word three times: invasion

Answer: invasion

7.Write the word three times: occasion

Answer: occasion

8.Write the word three times: conclusion

Answer: conclusion

9.Write the word three times: discussion

Answer: discussion

10.Write the word three times: permission

Answer: permission

11.Write the word three times: expression

Answer: expression

12.Write the word three times: impression

Answer: impression

13.Write the word three times: mission

Answer: mission

14.Write the word three times: session

Answer: session

15.Write the word three times: possession

Answer: possession

Part B — Fill the gap

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

16.We watched the grand final on .

Answer: television

17.The judges made their after a long talk.

Answer: decision

18.In maths we learnt long today.

Answer: division

19.The fireworks ended with a huge of colour.

Answer: explosion

20.There was about which bus to catch.

Answer: confusion

21.The documentary was about the ant of the kitchen.

Answer: invasion

22.A wedding is a special .

Answer: occasion

23.The scientist reached a surprising .

Answer: conclusion

24.We had a class about recycling.

Answer: discussion

25.You need to leave the school grounds.

Answer: permission

26.He had a puzzled on his face.

Answer: expression

27.The new student made a good first .

Answer: impression

28.The astronauts trained for their to the Moon.

Answer: mission

29.Our swimming starts at four o'clock.

Answer: session

30.The ball was in our team's for most of the game.

Answer: possession

Part C — Use the word

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

31.Write a sentence using decision.

Model answer: Choosing a pet was a hard decision for our family.

Any sentence that uses "decision" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

32.Write a sentence using explosion.

Model answer: The explosion of the volcano could be heard far away.

Any sentence that uses "explosion" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

33.Write a sentence using occasion.

Model answer: I only wear this dress on a special occasion.

Any sentence that uses "occasion" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

34.Write a sentence using discussion.

Model answer: After a long discussion, we agreed to go camping.

Any sentence that uses "discussion" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

35.Write a sentence using permission.

Model answer: Dad gave me permission to stay up late.

Any sentence that uses "permission" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

36.Write a sentence using impression.

Model answer: The speaker made a strong impression on the audience.

Any sentence that uses "impression" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

Part D — Test yourself

Ask a parent to read each word aloud. Write each word without looking at your list, then check your answers together.

37.Listen and write word 1:

Answer: television

38.Listen and write word 2:

Answer: decision

39.Listen and write word 3:

Answer: division

40.Listen and write word 4:

Answer: explosion

41.Listen and write word 5:

Answer: confusion

42.Listen and write word 6:

Answer: invasion

43.Listen and write word 7:

Answer: occasion

44.Listen and write word 8:

Answer: conclusion

45.Listen and write word 9:

Answer: discussion

46.Listen and write word 10:

Answer: permission

47.Listen and write word 11:

Answer: expression

48.Listen and write word 12:

Answer: impression

49.Listen and write word 13:

Answer: mission

50.Listen and write word 14:

Answer: session

51.Listen and write word 15:

Answer: possession

Marking tips

Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
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