Explore this spelling list: Year 6, Term 2, Week 5: -ous endings. These activities are designed to help you ace spelling Year 6, Term 2, Week 5: -ous endings. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
Words ending in -ous often describe qualities. How many can you spell?
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dangerous |
A crocodile is a very dangerous creature.
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disastrous |
My first attempt at baking was disastrous.
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hideous |
The weather was hideous during the storm.
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mysterious |
We were flummoxed by the mysterious phone call.
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obvious |
If something is explicit, it means it is stated in an obvious way.
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precious |
An emerald is a precious stone.
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serious |
He had a serious expression on his face.
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spontaneous |
There was spontaneous applause when he spoke.
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various |
They filmed at various sites.
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vicious |
The snarling dog looked vicious.
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