Prefix Trans Suffix Ious and Ous

Prefix and Suffix

Prefix trans-

Suffix -ous

Suffix -ious

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A prefix goes in the _____________________ of the root word to change its meaning.

Fill in the Blank

A suffix goes in the _____________________ of the root word to change its meaning

Prefix trans-

Means "across"

transatlantic = across the atlantic

Multiple Choice

What does the prefix trans- mean?

• strong

• middle

• across

• medium

Multiple Select

Which words have the prefix trans-? Select ALL that apply.

• transcontinental

• transport

• transfer

• train

Suffixes -ous and -ious

Means "full", "having a particular quality"

Ex:

hazardous = full of hazard

Multiple Choice

What does the suffixes -ous or -ious mean?

• middle

• full of

• not

• with

Open Ended

Write one word that has the prefix trans-, suffix -ous, or the suffix -ious.