Suffixes -ous, ious, eous

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What do the suffixes -ous, -ious, and -eous mean?

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They mean 'full of' or 'characterized by'.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

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What is the correct spelling for someone who is full of nerves?

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Nervous.

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What does the word 'dangerous' mean?

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It means 'full of danger'.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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What word describes occasions like weddings and birthday parties?

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Joyous.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What does 'hideous' mean?

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It means 'ugly' or 'disgusting'.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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

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Famous.

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What does the suffix -ious indicate in a word?

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It indicates 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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What is the meaning of 'curious'?

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It means 'eager to know or learn'.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

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What does 'gracious' mean?

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It means 'full of grace' or 'kind and courteous'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is a word that means 'full of joy'?

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Joyous.