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Suffix Origins ‘ous’
The suffix “-ous” can be added to a base word to add
the meaning “full of”,“having”,“to do with”. The suffix
originates in Old French “-ous” and “-eux”. When this
suffix is added to a base word it forms an adjective.
Add the suffix “-ous”, write an example and then write the related noun:
curi
courte
delici
envi
furi
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A child pulling a toy apart to see how it works.
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Complete the sentences:
The ______________________ boy opened the door for the old lady.
cur ios i ty
Write the above nouns and adjectives
in alphabetical order and state the
number of syllables:
I had a _______________________ ice cream sundae for dessert.
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I felt quite _______________________ of her good fortune.
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She is a ________________________ person.
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Dad was _______________________ about the damage to his car.
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Write synonyms (similar meaning) for the following words:
delicacy
envy
Use a dictionary to
find out meaning and a
thesaurus to find
similar words
fury
courtesy
Describe the best meal you have ever had:
How many words can you make using the letters in:
CURIOSITY
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