Suffixes -ous, -ious, -eous

What is the meaning of the suffix -ous?

• Partially full of

• Full of or having the qualities of

• Having no qualities of

• Completely lacking in

Give an example of a word ending in -eous.

• dangerous

• fabulous

• courageous

• glorious

Provide an example of a word ending in -ous.

• Glorious

• Delicious

• Courageous

• Fabulous

Name a word that ends in -ious.

• ambitious

• victorious

• delicious

• curious

In which type of words do we commonly find the suffix -ous?

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

• Verbs

• Nouns

Give an example of a word with the suffix -eous.

• fabulous

• joyeous

• courageous

• dangerous

What does the suffix -ious indicate in a word?

• Verb

• Noun

• Adverb

• Adjective

Identify the word that has the suffix -eous.

• Outrageous

• Enormous

• Curious

• Gracious

Which word below ends in -ious?

• Scrumptious

• Marvelous

• Generous

• Jealous

Choose the word that contains the suffix -eous.

• Adventurous

• Spontaneous

• Continuous

• Obnoxious