-tion And -al Pattern

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides a list of verbs for which students are tasked with adding the suffixes “-tion” or “-al” to form nouns and adjectives, respectively. The suffix “-tion” is used to transform a verb into a noun that expresses the action or result of the verb, while the suffix “-al” turns a verb into an adjective that describes a tendency, relation, or characteristic. Students must write the noun and adjective forms of each provided verb in the corresponding blank spaces. Through this activity, they engage with word formation rules and see how different suffixes change the function of base words.

The worksheet is designed to enhance the students’ understanding of how affixes change word classes and meanings in English. It educates them on the process of word formation by demonstrating how adding “-tion” to a verb creates a noun and how “-al” turns a verb into an adjective. By completing the exercise, students practice creating new words and deepen their grasp of the relationship between verbs, nouns, and adjectives. The ultimate aim is for students to recognize and use these suffixes correctly in their writing and vocabulary.