Suffix practice -ous and -en

We chose to go to Australia for a more adventurous vacation. What does adventurous mean?

• Adventurous means involving excitement and risk, often through exploration.
• Adventurous means avoiding any new experiences.
• Adventurous means staying in one place and relaxing.
• Adventurous means following a strict schedule without deviation.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The gluttonous dog helped himself to the open bag of dog food. What does gluttonous mean?

• Excessively greedy or indulgent in eating.
• Strictly disciplined about food intake.
• Occasionally indulgent in eating.
• Moderately hungry or eager to eat.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

We stopped on the jogging trail when we saw the poisonous snake. What does poisonous mean?

• Capable of causing harm or injury through toxins.
• A snake that is commonly found in gardens.
• A type of snake that is friendly and harmless.
• Safe to touch without any risk.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The company was found to have dumped hazardous material into the water. What does hazardous mean?

• Hazardous indicates a lack of risk or danger.
• Hazardous means dangerous or risky to health or the environment.
• Hazardous refers to something that is always legal.
• Hazardous means safe and beneficial to health.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the suffix -ous mean?

• The suffix -ous means 'not having' or 'devoid of'.
• The suffix -ous means 'related to' or 'pertaining to'.
• The suffix -ous means 'lacking' or 'without'.
• The suffix -ous means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What does the suffix -en mean?

• The suffix -en means to make or become.
• The suffix -en refers to a type of animal.
• The suffix -en indicates a color or shade.
• The suffix -en means to reduce or lessen.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

Don't cheapen the movie by making fun of it. What does cheapen mean?

• To make something more entertaining.
• To make something seem less valuable or important.
• To enhance the quality of something.
• To increase the importance of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

My parents had forbidden me to attend the party. What does forbidden mean?

• Allowed or permitted.
• Not allowed or prohibited.
• Encouraged or supported.
• Suggested or recommended.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Please toughen up and try not to cry. What does toughen mean?

• To ignore or dismiss feelings.
• To make weaker or more fragile.
• To make stronger or more resilient.
• To soften or reduce intensity.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

We need to widen the door opening to get the furniture through. What does widen mean?

• To make broader or more spacious.
• To make taller or more narrow.
• To remove the door entirely.
• To paint the door a different color.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B