Word Study -ous

What is the Latin suffix discussed in the learning material?

• -ous

• -ing

• -ed

• -ly

Which word means "feeling or showing envy"?

• jealous

• nervous

• fabulous

• enormous

Which word means "feeling or showing anxiety"?

• nervous

• fabulous

• enormous

• numerous

Which word means "extremely good or wonderful"?

• fabulous

• jealous

• nervous

• numerous

Which word means "very large in size"?

• enormous

• nervous

• fabulous

• miraculous

Which word means "existing in large numbers"?

• numerous

• jealous

• fabulous

• nervous

Which word means "extraordinary and welcome"?

• miraculous

• nervous

• fabulous

• enormous

Joann is a (generous/anonymous) little kid; she is always helping others in many ways. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• generous

• anonymous

• nervous

• numerous

If you are looking for a speaker for your next celebration, I recommend Sadie; her (hazardous/joyous) words are uplifting. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• joyous

• hazardous

• nervous

• numerous

Breanna was amazed by the extent of the (mischievous/mountainous) region in Colorado. Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• mountainous

• mischievous

• nervous

• numerous