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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vigorous |
Running in a sprint is vigorous exercise.
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courageous |
The soldiers were courageous in battle.
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outrageous |
The unsuitability of those shoes for school is outrageous.
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serious |
The judge said it was a very serious crime.
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obvious |
There was an obvious attraction between the couple.
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curious |
I was curious to see how many people turned up.
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hideous |
The weather was hideous during the storm.
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spontaneous |
There was spontaneous applause when he spoke.
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courteous |
Maria always thought that George was very courteous.
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groan |
The boy began to groan when he was hungry.
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grown |
I have grown tomatoes for ten years.
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here |
Wait here until I get back.
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hear |
Shout across the valley to hear the echo.
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