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Can you always make a noun by adding -ion to verb?

No, you can't always make a noun by adding "-ion" to a verb.

Here's why:

* Not all verbs form nouns with "-ion": Many verbs don't have noun forms ending in "-ion." For example, "run," "eat," "sleep," "jump," etc.

* Spelling variations: Even when a verb forms a noun with "-ion," the spelling might change. For example, "create" becomes "creation," and "act" becomes "action."

* Meaning and usage: Some "-ion" nouns have specific meanings that don't directly relate to the verb. For example, "decision" is a noun, but it doesn't simply mean "the act of deciding."

Here are some examples:

* Verb: Sing - Noun: Song (not sing-ion)

* Verb: Walk - Noun: Walk (not walk-ion)

* Verb: Think - Noun: Thought (not think-ion)

However, here are some examples of verbs that DO form nouns with "-ion":

* Verb: Act - Noun: Action

* Verb: Reflect - Noun: Reflection

* Verb: Operate - Noun: Operation

It's important to consult a dictionary or thesaurus to find the correct noun form for a particular verb.

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