i have a question:

in words such as contraction or regression or interruption
is the suffix 'ion' or 'tion/sion'?

my text says it's tion/sion. but one of the tutors told me it's ion..
i'm confused
i have to break the words into three parts: prefix, root, and suffix
and i can't do it unless i figure this out

thanks for helping

ion!

contrast plus ion
regress plus ion
interrupt plus ion

:)

Elsie is right again! :-)

To determine whether the suffix in words like contraction, regression, and interruption is 'ion' or 'tion/sion,' we can break down these words into their prefix, root, and suffix.

1. Prefix: The prefix is a word part that comes before the root and changes its meaning. For example, in the word "unhappy," "un-" is the prefix.

2. Root: The root is the core, meaning-carrying part of the word. It is usually a word or word part that cannot be further dissected for meaning. For example, in the word "happiness," "happi-" is the root.

3. Suffix: The suffix is a word part that comes after the root and modifies its meaning or grammatical function. It is often responsible for making the word a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb. For example, in the word "happiness," "-ness" is the suffix.

Now let's apply this breakdown to the words you mentioned:

1. Contraction - prefix: "con-," root: "tract," suffix: "-ion"
2. Regression - prefix: "re-," root: "gress," suffix: "-ion"
3. Interruption - prefix: "in-," root: "rupt," suffix: "-tion"

From this analysis, we can see that the suffixes in these words are indeed "-ion," not "-tion/sion." Thus, your text is correct.

However, it's important to note that English language rules are not always consistent, and there may be exceptions to this general rule. Some words may use "tion" or "sion" as their suffix instead of just "ion." It is always a good idea to consult a reliable dictionary to confirm the correct spelling and division of a word.

If you still have doubts or conflicting information, I recommend consulting additional reliable sources or seeking clarification from your teacher or tutor to ensure accurate understanding.