Question

determine word meanings using known words and suffixes -tion/-ion and -ous — quiz — level c
what does \celebration\ mean?
the time before people celebrate
an event when people celebrate
celebrating again
celebrating later

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "celebration", we analyze the word structure. The root "celebrate" means to honor or observe with festivities, and the suffix "-tion" typically denotes a noun referring to an action or the result of an action. So "celebration" should refer to the event or occasion when people celebrate. Let's check the options:

• "the time before people celebrate" is incorrect as it refers to a time prior to celebration, not the celebration itself.
• "an event when people celebrate" matches the meaning of "celebration" as it is the event or occasion of celebrating.
• "celebrating again" (with "again" implying repetition) is incorrect as "celebration" doesn't inherently mean repeating a celebration.
• "celebrating later" (with "later" implying a future time) is incorrect as "celebration" doesn't refer to a future - timed celebration specifically.

Answer:

B. an event when people celebrate (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with the first option as A, second as B, third as C, fourth as D)