Spell It Right
"I can ___ my answer if you don't understand."
explain
Is "tempt" a base word or derived form?
base
True or False: "explain" drops the e before adding -ion.
False (no e to drop)
Means "to take part in an activity"
participate
Means "the act of getting something back or exchanged"
redemption
"She felt the ___ to eat another cookie."
temptation
Is "revelation" a base word or derived form?
derived
True or False: "meditate" drops the e before adding -ion.
True
Means "a strong desire to do something you shouldn't"
temptation
Means "a written or spoken account of something"
description
"He likes to ___ every morning before school."
meditate
What's the base word for "illustration"?
illustrate
What spelling rule applies to "illustrate" when forming "illustration"?
drop the final e
Means "to show or prove something clearly"
demonstrate
Means "a choice made after considering options"
decision
"The scientist gave a ___ of how the experiment worked."
demonstration
What's the derived form (-ion) of "concentrate"?
concentration
Spell the -ion form of "reveal."
revelation
Means "to make known something that was secret"
reveal
Means "a formal event to welcome guests"
reception
"The bus provides ___ for students who live far away."
transportation
What's the base word for "participation"?
participate
Spell the -ion form of "demonstrate."
demonstration
Means "something anticipated or looked forward to"
expectation
Means "the ability to understand something"
comprehension