Suffixes -ous, -eous, -ious Quiz

What does the suffix -ous mean?

• pertaining to

• capable of

• full of or having the quality of

• lacking in

Identify the word with the suffix -eous: Glorious, Happy, Sad

• Sadeous

• Happyeous

• Glorious

• Joyeous

Define the meaning of the suffix -eous.

• Covered in

• Lacking in

• Full of or characterized by

• Full of or characterized by

Which word contains the suffix -ious: Delicious, Tasty, Bland

• Flavorful

• Tasty

• Delicious

• Yummy

Explain the definition of the suffix -ious.

• The suffix -ious means 'having the quality of' or 'full of'. It is used to form adjectives from nouns and indicates a state or condition.

• The suffix -ious means 'small' or 'tiny'

• The suffix -ious means 'without' or 'lacking'

• The suffix -ious means 'pertaining to'

Pick the word that has the suffix -ous: Joyful, Joyous, Joying

• Joyed

• Joyful

• Joyous

• Joying

What is the significance of the suffix -eous?

• The suffix -eous signifies a state of being.

• The suffix -eous signifies a location or place.

• The suffix -eous signifies a process or action.

• The suffix -eous signifies a characteristic or quality.

Select the word with the suffix -ious: Dangerous, Safe, Secure

• Hazardious

• Dangerous

• Securious

• Safeious

Describe the meaning of the suffix -ous.

• The suffix -ous means 'pertaining to'

• The suffix -ous means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

• The suffix -ous means 'small' or 'tiny'

• The suffix -ous means 'without' or 'lacking'

Choose the word that ends with the suffix -eous: Courageous, Brave, Fearful

• Courageous

• Courage

• Fearous

• Braveous