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Why do some words end in tion and others sion what the rule?

You're right to notice that pattern! It's actually a bit of a historical quirk and not a strict rule.

The "tion" ending is much more common and comes from the Latin suffix "-tio" or "-tionem," meaning "act of" or "state of." This ending is used for most words derived from Latin, like:

* Action: "the act of doing"

* Creation: "the act of making"

* Education: "the act of teaching"

The "sion" ending comes from the Latin suffix "-sionem," which also means "act of" or "state of." However, it's less common and mostly found in words derived from French, which in turn borrowed them from Latin:

* Decision: "the act of deciding"

* Invasion: "the act of entering"

* Revision: "the act of reviewing"

So, there isn't a hard-and-fast rule, but here's a good general guideline:

* If the word originates from Latin, it's more likely to end in "tion."

* If the word comes from French, it's more likely to end in "sion."

However, there are exceptions:

* Some words borrowed from French later lost their "s" and now end in "tion," like "tradition."

* Some words that seem like they should be "sion" are actually "tion," like "concession."

Ultimately, the best way to know is to look it up in a dictionary. It's always a good idea to double-check, especially when writing formally!

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