Explore this spelling list: Nouns ending in us. These activities are designed to help you ace spelling Nouns ending in us. Choose between our online games and printable spelling lists using the buttons above.
When you hear the /us/ sound at the end of a noun, the spelling is us.
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circus |
I object to animals performing in a circus.
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crocus |
The nicest flower to appear in spring is the crocus.
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focus |
It was difficult to focus on the moving car.
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discus |
She threw the discus at the athletics event.
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fungus |
A mushroom is a type of fungus.
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surplus |
All the surplus stock was given to charity.
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bonus |
The free meal at the event was a bonus.
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chorus |
I've been chosen to sing in the chorus.
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virus |
On holiday he caught a virus.
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status |
The status bar shows what documents you are working on.
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genius |
Einstein was a genius.
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prospectus |
We have asked for the college prospectus.
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stimulus |
Babies enjoy the stimulus of colourful toys.
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terminus |
The rail terminus is the final station on the line.
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thesaurus |
Use a thesaurus to widen your vocabulary.
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apparatus |
Do you have the correct apparatus for this experiment?
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asparagus |
James doesn't eat asparagus.
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brontosaurus |
The brontosaurus was common in North America.
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hippopotamus |
Hippo is short for hippopotamus.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 29. Word ending: -ous
Spelling Practice: Nouns ending in usImprove your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
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Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: Nouns ending in usReinforce your learning through exciting word games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Nouns ending in usSee how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: Nouns ending in usUse printable worksheets to reinforce spelling skills.
Handwriting Practice: Nouns ending in usStrengthen spelling retention through writing practice.
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