-ous suffix

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What does the suffix -ous mean?

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The suffix -ous means 'full of'.

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix -ous.

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An example of a word that uses the suffix -ous is 'glorious'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means full of glory?

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The correct spelling is 'glorious'.

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Which word can take the suffix -ous?

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The word 'poison' can take the suffix -ous, forming 'poisonous'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'mysterious'?

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The word 'mysterious' means hard to explain.

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What type of words typically use the suffix -ous?

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Adjectives typically use the suffix -ous.

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Can the suffix -ous be added to any noun?

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No, the suffix -ous can only be added to certain nouns that can describe a quality.

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What is the difference between 'mysterious' and 'mystifying'?

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'Mysterious' refers to something that is difficult to understand, while 'mystifying' refers to something that causes confusion or bewilderment.

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List three adjectives that end with the suffix -ous.

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Three adjectives that end with the suffix -ous are 'famous', 'curious', and 'nervous'.

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What is the grammatical function of the suffix -ous?

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The suffix -ous functions to form adjectives.