Suffixes -ous and -ly

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.

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What does the suffix -ous mean?

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The suffix -ous means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of.' It is often used to form adjectives.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ous.

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Famous is an example of a word with the suffix -ous.

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What does the suffix -ly mean?

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The suffix -ly is used to form adverbs, often meaning 'in a certain way.'

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ly.

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Quickly is an example of a word with the suffix -ly.

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What part of speech is the word 'curious'?

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Curious is an adjective.

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What part of speech is the word 'curiously'?

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Curiously is an adverb.

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What part of speech is the word 'humorous'?

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Humorous is an adjective.

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What part of speech is the word 'mysteriously'?

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Mysteriously is an adverb.

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How can you identify an adjective in a sentence?

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An adjective describes a noun and answers questions like 'What kind?' or 'How many?'