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What does the suffix "ous" mean?

• Full of

• Without

• Having quality

• Less than

Which of the following words uses the suffix "ous" correctly?

• Joyous

• Joyful

• Joyless

• Joyful

If a word ends with "ous," what can you infer about its meaning?

• It is a noun

• It describes a quality

• It is a verb

• It is a place

What is the purpose of using the suffix "ous" in a word?

• To make it a verb

• To describe a quality

• To make it a noun

• To indicate a location

Which word would best fit the meaning "full of danger"?

• Dangerless

• Dangerous

• danger

• Danger

How does the suffix "ous" change the word "glory"?

• Glorious

• Gloryful

• Gloryless

• Glorify

What does the word "famous" imply about a person?

• They are unknown

• They have a quality of fame

• They are infamous

• They are ordinary

Which of these words means "having the quality of mystery"?

• Mysterious

• Mystery

• Mystify

• Mystical

What is the meaning of the word "curious"?

• Having the quality of curiosity

• Lacking curiosity

• Full of curiosity

• Without curiosity

What does the word "nervous" suggest about a person?

• They are calm

• They have a quality of nervousness

• They are fearless

• They are relaxed