Week 16 Spelling Test/Sufixes: -ous, -ious

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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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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the suffix '-ious' mean?

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

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'full of humor'?

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humorous

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'full of adventure'?

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adventurous

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'full of ridicule'?

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ridiculous

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'easily seen or understood'?

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obvious

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Give an example of a word that ends with '-ous'.

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famous

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Give an example of a word that ends with '-ious'.

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delicious

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What is the difference between '-ous' and '-ious'?

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Both suffixes mean 'full of,' but '-ous' is more commonly used with certain root words, while '-ious' is used with others.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'full of suspicion'?

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suspicious

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CCSS.L.3.2F