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directions: each sentence includes a bold verb beginning with the prefix co-, con-, com-, col-. complete each sentence with this word’s corresponding noun. (hint: each word ends in -ion. the answer to the last sentence ends in an s.)
1. when i cooperate with others, i display good ______.
2. when i contract do not into don’t, i’m using a ______.
3. when two cars collide, they have a ______.
4. when i combine a burger with chicken and fries, i order the ______ platter.
5. when i concoct a lie or false story, i produce a ______.
6. i connect two wires tightly to ensure a good ______.
7. when i concentrate on my lesson, i use my powers of ______.
8. i like to compete, but i am facing some pretty severe ______.
9. i believe in conserving natural resources. ______ is very important to me.
10. when i congratulate you on a job well done, i extend my ______.

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To solve these problems, we analyze the prefix and the context to determine the appropriate noun ending in *-ion*:

### 1. When I cooperate with others, I display good ______.
- Prefix: *co-* (from *cooperate*).
- Context: Cooperating involves working together, so the noun is **cooperation** (from *cooperate* + *-ion*).

### 2. When I contract do not into don’t, I’m using a ______.
- Prefix: *con-* (from *contract*).
- Context: Shortening words (like *do not* → *don’t*) is **contraction** (from *contract* + *-ion*).

### 3. When two cars collide, they have a ______.
- Prefix: *col-* (from *collide*).
- Context: A crash between cars is a **collision** (from *collide* + *-ion*).

### 4. When I combine a burger with chicken and fries, I order the ______ platter.
- Prefix: *com-* (from *combine*).
- Context: Combining items (food) is a **combination** (from *combine* + *-ion*).

### 5. When I concoct a lie or false story, I produce a ______.
- Prefix: *con-* (from *concoct*).
- Context: Creating a false story is **concoction** (from *concoct* + *-ion*).

### 6. I connect two wires tightly to ensure a good ______.
- Prefix: *con-* (from *connect*).
- Context: Securing a connection is **connection** (from *connect* + *-ion*).

### 7. When I concentrate on my lesson, I use my powers of ______.
- Prefix: *con-* (from *concentrate*).
- Context: Focusing (concentrating) is **concentration** (from *concentrate* + *-ion*).

### 8. I like to compete, but I am facing some pretty severe ______.
- Prefix: *com-* (from *compete*).
- Context: Competitive challenges are **competition** (from *compete* + *-ion*).

### 9. I believe in conserving natural resources. ______ is very important to me.
- Prefix: *con-* (from *conserve*).
- Context: Protecting resources is **conservation** (from *conserve* + *-ion*).

### 10. When I congratulate you on a job well done, I extend my ______.
- Prefix: *con-* (from *congratulate*).
- Context: Offering praise is **congratulations** (from *congratulate* + *-ion*).

### Final Answers:
1. cooperation
2. contraction
3. collision
4. combination
5. concoction
6. connection
7. concentration
8. competition
9. conservation
10. congratulations

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1. When I cooperate with others, I display good ______.

2. When I contract do not into don’t, I’m using a ______.

3. When two cars collide, they have a ______.

4. When I combine a burger with chicken and fries, I order the ______ platter.

5. When I concoct a lie or false story, I produce a ______.

6. I connect two wires tightly to ensure a good ______.

7. When I concentrate on my lesson, I use my powers of ______.

8. I like to compete, but I am facing some pretty severe ______.

9. I believe in conserving natural resources. ______ is very important to me.

10. When I congratulate you on a job well done, I extend my ______.

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