The suffix ous Sometimes the root word is obvious and the usual rules apply for adding suffixes beginning with vowel letters. Sometimes there is no obvious root word. our is changed to or before ous is added. A final e of the root word must be kept if the /d / sound of g is to be kept. If there is an /i:/ sound before the ous ending, it i
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poisonous |
Not all snake bites are poisonous.
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dangerous |
Chlorine gas is very dangerous.
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mountainous |
A large part of Austria is mountainous.
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famous |
The new building was to be designed by a famous architect.
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various |
There were various amusements at the carnival.
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tremendous |
The thunder made a tremendous noise.
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enormous |
The enormous crocodile was waiting by the riverbank.
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jealous |
She has a very jealous boyfriend.
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humorous |
A limerick is A humorous poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme,consisting of five lines.
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glamorous |
She always dressed up and looked glamorous.
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accept |
I accept your apology.
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except |
I'll eat anything except bananas.
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affect |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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effect |
The stage lighting had a magical effect.
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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