
At the end of an adjective, the /us/ sound is spelt with the letters ous.
An adjective is a word that is used to describe someone or something.
Can you work out who or what is being described in each of the example sentences?
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Not all snake bites are poisonous.
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A crocodile is a very dangerous creature.
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A famous person is someone well-known to many people.
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There were various bones at the museum.
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The thunder made a tremendous noise.
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The enormous crocodile was waiting by the riverbank.
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He was jealous of his brother's new bike.
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She always dressed up and looked glamorous.
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The soldiers were courageous in battle.
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The judge said it was a very serious crime.
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It was obvious that the boy needed some help.
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I was curious to see how many people turned up.
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The weather was hideous during the storm.
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There was spontaneous applause when he spoke.
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