Antonyms/suffix -ous
Name
On the Contrary
Antonyms are words that have opposite or nearly opposite meanings. A suffix is added
to the end of a word to change its meaning. The suffix -ous means “having” or “full of.”
Write a word from the box that is the antonym of the clue word to complete the
crossword puzzle.
tiny
silly
unclear
unknown
stingy
tasteless
calm
few
rude
careless
safe
timid
1.
Across
1. delicious
4. anxious
5. numerous
6. courteous
10. enormous
11. cautious
Down
1. courageous
2. dangerous
3. generous
7. famous
8. serious
9. obvious
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What other words do you know that end with -ous? On another sheet of paper, make a list of
five words. Write your own definition for each word.
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