Suffix Rules and Spelling Patterns

This video tutorial explores words ending with the 'shus' sound, focusing on the suffixes c-i-o-u-s and t-i-o-u-s. It explains how these suffixes transform nouns into adjectives and provides spelling rules for their correct usage. The video includes practice questions and activities to reinforce learning, highlighting exceptions and common errors.

What is the main focus of this video?

• Words with no suffixes

• Words ending with 'ing'

• Words starting with 'shus' sound

• Words ending with 'shus' sound using c-i-o-u-s and t-i-o-u-s

What do the suffixes c-i-o-u-s and t-i-o-u-s typically change nouns into?

• Verbs

• Pronouns

• Adjectives

• Adverbs

Which suffix is used when a root word ends with 'CE'?

• c-i-o-u-s

• s-i-o-u-s

• t-i-o-u-s

• p-i-o-u-s

What is the correct transformation of 'Vice' using the c-i-o-u-s suffix?

• Viciouss

• Vicious

• Viciuos

• Vicius

Which of the following is an exception to the c-i-o-u-s rule?

• Vicious

• Spacious

• Gracious

• Conscious

When a root word ends in 'TION', which suffix is used?

• p-i-o-u-s

• s-i-o-u-s

• t-i-o-u-s

• c-i-o-u-s

What is the correct transformation of 'Ambition' using the t-i-o-u-s suffix?

• Ambitios

• Ambitious

• Ambitous

• Ambitous

Which word is not spelled with c-i-o-u-s or t-i-o-u-s but ends with the 'shus' sound?

• Cautious

• Vicious

• Gracious

• Anxious

In the first exercise, what should you do if a word doesn't look or sound right?

• Cross it out and try again

• Skip the question

• Ask a friend

• Leave it as it is

What is the correct spelling of 'Malicious' after applying the suffix rule?

• Malicous

• Malicius

• Malicious

• Malicous