Suffixes -ous and -ly

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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 used to form adjectives.

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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, meaning 'in a manner of' or 'like.'

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

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Famous - meaning 'well-known' or 'celebrated.'

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

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Quickly - meaning 'in a fast manner.'

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What is the meaning of 'humorous'?

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Humorous means 'funny' or 'full of humor.'

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What is the meaning of 'cautious'?

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Cautious means 'full of care to avoid danger or mistakes.'

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How would you use 'mysteriously' in a sentence?

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The cat disappeared mysteriously from the yard.

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What is the difference between 'humor' and 'humorous'?

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'Humor' is a noun meaning 'the quality of being amusing,' while 'humorous' is an adjective describing something that is funny.

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What does 'famous' mean?

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Famous means 'known by many people' or 'well-known.'

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How can you tell if a word is an adverb?

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If a word ends in '-ly', it is often an adverb, describing how an action is performed.