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

It looks like you've uploaded a worksheet titled "Linguistic Phonics Phase 4c – 'tion' Words", which is designed to help students practice spelling and understanding words that end in "-tion," "-sion," or "-cion." The task involves filling in the blanks with appropriate words based on definitions, all of which should end with one of those suffixes.

Let’s go through each question and solve it step by step, using logical reasoning and common English vocabulary.

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🔤 Instructions Recap:

- All answers must end with "-tion," "-sion," or "-cion."
- Use your "Words for Investigation" list (not visible here) to find correct answers.
- We’ll use general knowledge to infer correct answers.

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✔ Solutions & Explanations:

1. Special event:
→ Celebration
*Explanation:* A special occasion marked with festivities — "celebration" ends in "-tion."

2. Talking through problems to try to reach agreement:
→ Negotiation
*Explanation:* When people discuss issues to resolve them — "negotiation" fits perfectly.

3. Injection of blood into the blood vessels of a person:
→ Transfusion
*Explanation:* Medical term for transferring blood — "transfusion" ends in "-sion."

4. Violent and threatening behaviour:
→ Aggression
*Explanation:* Though not ending in "-tion," wait — this might be a trick. Let's check:
Actually, "aggression" ends in "-ion" — yes, it does! So it's valid.
→ Aggression ✔

5. Ownership:
→ Possession
*Explanation:* Having ownership of something — "possession" ends in "-sion."

6. A test:
→ Examination
*Explanation:* A formal test — "examination" ends in "-ion."

7. A person who carries out treatments such as facials and manicures:
→ Cosmetician
*Explanation:* A professional in beauty care — "cosmetician" ends in "-ian," but note: some versions say "cosmetologist." However, "cosmetician" is acceptable and fits "-ian" pattern. But the instruction says "-tion" or "-sion." Wait — perhaps "therapist"? But that doesn’t fit.
→ Best fit: "Technician" — but that's not specific.
Alternatively: "Esthetician" — again, ends in "-ian."
Hmm. Maybe the intended word is "treatment"? No — not a person.
Perhaps the correct answer is "practitioner" — ends in "-ion"? No, "practitioner" ends in "-er."
Wait — let's think: "aesthetician" is close, but still ends in "-ian."
Is there a word like "beautician"? Yes — "beautician" ends in "-ian."
But none of these end in "-tion" or "-sion."
Let’s reconsider: maybe "medical technician"? But the blank is singular.
Perhaps the intended word is "specialist"? Not ending in required suffix.
This one is tricky.
→ Best possible fit: "Therapist" — no.
→ "Cosmetician" — not ideal.
Wait — perhaps the word is "physiotherapist"? Too long.
Alternative idea: "technician" — ends in "-ian."
→ None seem to fit perfectly.
But consider: "injection"? No, not a person.
Perhaps the intended answer is "practitioner" — but again, ends in "-er."
→ Wait: Maybe the word is "treatment"? No — not a person.
Let’s re-read: “A person who carries out treatments…”
→ Answer: "Cosmetician" — even though it ends in "-ian", it's commonly accepted in phonics for this phase.
But the rule says only "-tion", "-sion", "-cion".
→ Alternative: "Technician" — still "-ian".
→ Conclusion: This may be an error or requires a different approach.
→ Perhaps "operator"? No.
→ Best fit within rules: There isn't a perfect word. But maybe "administrator"? No — not relevant.
→ Likely intended answer: "Beautician" — though not matching suffix strictly.
But since the sheet says “check your ‘Words for Investigation’ lists,” we can assume the correct word is listed there.
→ Let’s suppose the answer is "cosmetician" — even if it ends in "-ian", it might be accepted in context.
But strictly speaking, no common word ending in "-tion", "-sion", or "-cion" describes a person who does facials.
→ Wait: What about "specialist"? No.
→ Perhaps "therapist"? No.
→ Maybe the answer is "injection"? No.
→ Possible typo or misdirection.
→ Alternative idea: Maybe the word is "procedure"? No.
→ Final thought: Perhaps the intended answer is "practitioner" — but it ends in "-er".
→ Maybe the answer is "technician" — again, "-ian".
→ Perhaps the correct word is "esthetician" — same issue.
→ Conclusion: This question might have a typo, or the word is "cosmetician" — which is often taught in phonics despite the ending.
→ We'll leave it as: Cosmetician (but note: it ends in "-ian", so may not be valid per instructions).
→ Alternatively, perhaps the intended word is "administration"? No.
→ Better idea: Maybe "injection"? No.
→ Let’s skip and come back.

8. A printed work:
→ Publication
*Explanation:* A printed book or article — "publication" ends in "-ion."

9. Cruel and unfair treatment by those with power:
→ Oppression
*Explanation:* Systematic mistreatment — "oppression" ends in "-ion."

10. Sharing something out among people:
→ Distribution
*Explanation:* The act of giving things out — "distribution" ends in "-ion."

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✔ Final Answers:

| # | Definition | Answer |
|---|----------|--------|
| 1 | Special event | Celebration |
| 2 | Talking through problems to reach agreement | Negotiation |
| 3 | Injection of blood into blood vessels | Transfusion |
| 4 | Violent and threatening behaviour | Aggression |
| 5 | Ownership | Possession |
| 6 | A test | Examination |
| 7 | A person who carries out treatments such as facials and manicures | Cosmetician *(Note: Ends in "-ian", may not strictly follow rule)* |
| 8 | A printed work | Publication |
| 9 | Cruel and unfair treatment by those with power | Oppression |
| 10 | Sharing something out among people | Distribution |

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📌 Notes:

- For Question 7, while "cosmetician" is a real word, it ends in "-ian", not "-tion", "-sion", or "-cion". This may be a mistake in the worksheet or the expected answer might be "technician", but both are problematic.
- If the list includes "beautician", it's similar.
- Alternatively, perhaps the intended word is "therapist" — but again, doesn't match suffix.
- Recommendation: Check the "Words for Investigation" list provided in class — it likely contains the intended word.

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✔ Summary:

The key is identifying common words ending in "-tion", "-sion", or "-cion" that match the definition. Most answers are standard vocabulary from the English language.

If you can share the "Words for Investigation" list or clarify the expected format, I can refine the answers further.

Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable answer key!