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The suffix -ion can turn a verb into a noun. The final "e" is dropped before the suffix is added.

participate + ion = participation; the act of participating
confuse + ion = confusion; the state of being confused

Add -ion to each word.

migrate
concentrate
destruct
protect

Select two words with the suffix -ion to use in sentences.

Turtles have existed for two hundred million years.

Write the numerals for the underlined number words.

There are about 10,000 different species of ants. Ants are social insects that live in colonies. Each colony has a queen, males, and worker ants. Despite her title, the queen ant is not in charge of the colony. She lays eggs. The males mate with the queen. Worker ants forage for food, build and repair the nest, protect the colony, and much more.

Music is a form of art that uses rhythm and the sounds made by voices and instruments. For some people, music evokes emotion. Other people simply like the beauty of music. Some cultures use music as part of rituals. How does music play a role in your life?