Suffixes -ist & -ous

Which word is spelled correctly using the suffix -ist?

• allergest

• allergist

• allergiste

• alurgist

Match the following base word to it's new word containing the suffix -ist or -ous.

• florist

• flower

• fame

• space

• tourist

• luxury

• luxurious

• tour

• spacious

• famous

Mom said it is too (danger) _________ to ride out bikes on the street.

The suffix -ist means...

• the act of doing something

• a person

• one who practices

• the ability to do a skill

The suffix -ous means...

• a large amount

• being able to

• one who practices

• possessing the qualities of OR full of

Which word would describe someone who studies the environment?

• studiologist

• environmentalist

• environmentous

• environist

Words with the suffix -ist can be....

• A verb

• An adjective

• A noun or an adjective

• A pronoun

Match the following

• marvel

• adventurous

• adventure

• cautious

• solo

• soloist

• astrology

• astrologist

• caution

• marvelous

At the carnival, the (cartoon) ___________ drew a cartoon picture of me and my brother.

I was (fury) _________ when I realized I had to start my project over.