-ous suffix

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What does the suffix -ous indicate in a word?

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The suffix -ous means 'full of'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix -ous related to 'glory'.

Back

glorious

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix -ous related to 'fury'.

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furious

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Provide an example of a word that uses the suffix -ous related to 'vary'.

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various

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What is a synonym for the word 'mysterious'?

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hard to explain

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is the meaning of the word 'glorious'?

Back

Full of glory; worthy of admiration.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the meaning of the word 'furious'?

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Full of fury; extremely angry.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What is the meaning of the word 'various'?

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Full of variety; different kinds.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What type of words typically use the suffix -ous?

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Adjectives that describe a quality or state.

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Can you name a word that means 'full of danger'?

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dangerous