Spelling Word List: Suffix - OUS

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Study the Word List: Suffix - OUS

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

	poisonous	Not all snake bites are poisonous.
	dangerous	Chlorine gas is very dangerous.
	mountainous	A large part of Austria is mountainous.
	famous	The new building was to be designed by a famous architect.
	various	There were various amusements at the carnival.
	tremendous	The thunder made a tremendous noise. *
	enormous	The enormous crocodile was waiting by the riverbank. *
	jealous	She has a very jealous boyfriend.
	humorous	A limerick is A humorous poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme,consisting of five lines. *
	glamorous	She always dressed up and looked glamorous. *
	accept	I accept your apology.
	except	I'll eat anything except bananas.
	affect	The government cuts will affect everyone.
	effect	The stage lighting had a magical effect.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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Spelling Practice: Suffix - OUS

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poisonous

dangerous

mountainous

famous

various

tremendous

enormous

jealous

humorous

glamorous

except

affect

effect

Spelling Games: Suffix - OUS

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