Step 7.4 Wilson Reading /tion/ and /sion/

Question 1

inflate

inflation

Answer 1

The steady rise of prices in goods and services.

Because of inflation, the bread that used to cost eighty cents now costs one dollar and fifty cents.

Question 2

mention

Answer 2

Randy did not mention my phone call.

Question 3

instruct

instructions

Answer 3

Mr. Wall gave instructions for the quiz.

Question 4

solution

Answer 4

I will think of a solution to your problem.

Question 5

locate

location

Answer 5

Let’s find out the exact location of the dolphins.

Question 6

protection

protect

Answer 6

We will convince Dad to get a dog for protection.

Question 7

collision

collide

Answer 7

Tommy’s red van was in a collision.

Question 8

invasion

Answer 8

The invasion of the tribe was tragic.

Question 9

confusion

confuse

Answer 9

There was a lot of confusion after the explosion.

Question 10

occasion

Answer 10

It will be a big occasion when the princess visits this nation.

Question 11

pollution

Answer 11

I think the pollution in this city is disgusting!

Question 12

suggestion

Answer 12

Bill made the suggestion that we travel to the lake for some relaxation.

Question 13

investigation

Answer 13

The detective must conduct an intensive investigation into that difficult case.

Question 14

selection

Answer 14

The plan must present some options so that the boss can make a selection.

Question 15

description

Answer 15

It was difficult to get a description of the useful invention.

Question 16

nutrition

Answer 16

The Wisconsin clinic intends to present topics on nutrition in the month of June.

Question 17

production

Answer 17

Tom helped with the music production for that rock band.

Question 18

application

Answer 18

Ben had to complete the job application and then hope for the best.

Question 19

tension

Answer 19

Jane innocently asked a question that left tension in the club.

Question 20

comprehension

Answer 20

The kids in Mrs. Billing’s class will use the reading comprehension books.

Question 21

vision

Answer 21

Mitchell completly lost his vision in the bad accident.

Question 22

decision

Answer 22

The boss will make his decision about the contract this month.

Question 23

intrusion

intrude

Answer 23

Kendall was upset about the intrusion.

Question 24

abrasion

Answer 24

I have an abrasion on my leg from the incident.

Question 25

satisfaction

Answer 25

Babs got such satisfaction when her students made excellent progress.

Question 26

education

Answer 26

The regulations for education in this state are quite complex.

Question 27

compassion

Answer 27

Dad has compassion for those made helpless by the tragic quake in Mexico.

Question 28

precise

precision

Answer 28

Cathy’s new car handles with precision.

Question 29

position

Answer 29

She had the intention to somehow secure the position.

Question 30

competition

Answer 30

Teddy was on a mission to find out about the competition.