Suffix tion Worksheet - Primary Resources KS1 (teacher made) - Free Printable

Let's solve this fun and educational worksheet step by step. The goal is to complete words ending in 'tion', using pictures and clues.

---

🔹 Part 1: Complete each word with 'tion'

We are given images and partial words. We need to fill in the missing letters to make a full word ending in 'tion'.

1. sta ... tion → The image shows a clock and a train. This is clearly a station (train station).
✔ station

2. lo ........... → Image shows a bottle of liquid soap. Think of "liquid" + "tion"? Wait — actually, this looks like lotion!
✔ lotion

3. po ........... → Image shows a magic potion bottle labeled "Drink Me".
✔ potion

4. cau ........... → Image shows a warning sign with an exclamation mark. That’s caution.
✔ caution

5. addi ........... → Image shows a green cross (like a hospital symbol). That’s addition? Hmm — not quite. But “addi” + “tion” = addition. However, let’s check meaning: addition is math-related, but the green cross might suggest admission or addiction? Wait — no. Actually, addition can mean something added, but more likely, it’s addition as in "a new addition" — but the image is a medical cross, so perhaps addition isn't the best fit.

Wait — maybe it’s addiction? But that’s not in the word bank. Let's reevaluate.

Actually, addi + tion → addition is correct grammatically, and while the green cross may seem odd, in context, addition could refer to adding medicine or something medical? Not perfect.

But wait — another possibility: addition is often used in schools for math, but the green cross is a first aid symbol — perhaps addition is not right.

Wait — what if it's medication? But that starts with "medi", not "addi".

Alternatively, think of addition as in "the addition of medicine" — still weak.

Wait — look at the word bank below: question, action, fiction, motion — none of them start with "addi".

So maybe we're supposed to just complete the word based on spelling, even if the image doesn't perfectly match?

But the image is a green cross — which is a common symbol for medicine or healthcare.

Ah! Maybe it's medication? But again, it starts with "medi", not "addi".

Wait — maybe it's addition as in "addition to care"? Still not strong.

But the prompt says: Complete each word with 'tion' — so we must form valid English words.

Let’s try:

- addi + tion = addition ✔

Even if the image is ambiguous, addition is a real word, and the green cross might be a misdirection or represent "adding" something medically.

Alternatively, maybe it’s addiction? But that’s not formed from "addi" + "tion" alone — it’s "addict" + "ion".

Wait — addiction ends in -ion, not -tion.

So only words ending in -tion are acceptable.

So:
- addi + tion = addition ✔

Even though the image seems off, addition is the only logical completion.

✔ So answers:
- station
- lotion
- potion
- caution
- addition

---

🔹 Part 2: Solve the 'tion' sums

We’re given a word bank:
question, action, fiction, motion

And we have to complete equations like:

1. na + tion = nation → already done.

Now:

2. ac + tion = ?
Image: A girl wearing a scarf, walking. She might be in action? Or moving?
"ac" + "tion" = action ✔
And "action" is in the word bank.

✔ action

3. ...... + tion = ?
Image: A girl in a boat, moving fast. Water splashing.
This suggests motion — movement.
So: mo + tion = motion ✔
And motion is in the word bank.

✔ mo + tion = motion

4. ...... + tion = ?
Image: A big orange question mark.
So this must be question.
What + tion = question?
"quest" + "ion" = question ✔
But we need to write: quest + tion = question

✔ quest + tion = question

5. ...... + ...... = ?
Image: A book with a dragon on it.
This is fiction — made-up stories, like dragons.
So: fict + ion = fiction ✔
But the format is: ...... + ...... = .........
So we split into two parts.

The word is fiction, so: fic + tion = fiction?
But "fic" is not a word. Alternatively, fict + ion = fiction — yes, that works.

But the blank has two parts: ______ + ______ = ________

So: fict + ion = fiction

But the word bank has fiction, and it ends in -ion, not -tion.

Wait — hold on! The title is "Words Ending in 'tion'", but fiction ends in -ion, not -tion.

Is that a problem?

Let’s check:

- nation → -tion ✔
- action → -tion ✔
- motion → -tion ✔
- question → -tion ✔
- fiction → -ion ✘

But fiction ends in -ion, not -tion.

Wait — is that correct?

Let’s spell: fiction → f-i-c-t-i-o-n → ends in -ion

Yes! It ends in -ion, not -tion.

But the worksheet says: "Words Ending in 'tion'"

This is a contradiction.

Wait — let’s double-check:

- station → -tion ✔
- lotion → -tion ✔
- potion → -tion ✔
- caution → -tion ✔
- addition → -tion ✔
- action → -tion ✔
- motion → -tion ✔
- question → -tion ✔
- fiction → -ion ✘

But fiction is spelled f-i-c-t-i-o-n, so the last syllable is -ion, not -tion.

So why is it included?

Wait — actually, "tion" is a common suffix, but "ion" is also common.

But the worksheet specifically says "ending in 'tion'", so fiction should not be included?

But it's in the word bank.

Wait — perhaps there’s a typo? Or maybe it's accepted?

Let’s look at fiction:
- Pronunciation: /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ — the ending is -shun, which sounds like -ion, but written as -ion.

But the suffix -tion is pronounced -shun too.

So -tion and -ion are both pronounced the same way in many cases.

But spelling-wise, fiction ends in -ion, not -tion.

However, in English, words like fiction, vision, mission, etc., end in -ion, while action, nation, station end in -tion.

But in practice, they are often grouped together because they sound the same.

Given that fiction is in the word bank and the image is a dragon book (fantasy), it must be fiction.

So even though it ends in -ion, it's commonly taught alongside -tion words.

So we’ll accept it.

Now back to the puzzle:

...... + ...... = ?
Image: Book with dragon → fiction

So: fict + ion = fiction

But the format is: ______ + ______ = ________

So we write: fict + ion = fiction

But the word bank says fiction, so we use that.

But wait — the other puzzles are:

- ac + tion = action
- mo + tion = motion
- quest + tion = question
- fict + ion = fiction

But the last one uses ion, not tion.

But the instruction says: Choose words from the word bank — and fiction is in the word bank.

So despite the spelling difference, it's acceptable.

---

✔ Final Answers:

#### Part 1: Fill in the blanks with 'tion'

1. sta tion → station
2. lo tion → lotion
3. po tion → potion
4. cau tion → caution
5. addi tion → addition

#### Part 2: Solve the 'tion' sums

1. na + tion = nation (given)
2. ac + tion = action
3. mo + tion = motion
4. quest + tion = question
5. fict + ion = fiction

> Note: Although fiction ends in -ion, it's commonly included in such exercises due to similar pronunciation and usage.

---

📝 Summary:

| Word | Completion |
|------|------------|
| station | ✔ |
| lotion | ✔ |
| potion | ✔ |
| caution | ✔ |
| addition | ✔ |

| Sum | Answer |
|-----|--------|
| ac + tion = | action |
| mo + tion = | motion |
| quest + tion = | question |
| fict + ion = | fiction |

---

✔ Final Answer:

Part 1:
- station
- lotion
- potion
- caution
- addition

Part 2:
- ac + tion = action
- mo + tion = motion
- quest + tion = question
- fict + ion = fiction

All answers are derived from the images and word bank. The only minor inconsistency is fiction ending in -ion, but it's acceptable in this context.