Adding the suffix -ous to words
I can spell words using the suffix "-ous".
Adding the suffix -ous to words
I can spell words using the suffix "-ous".
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The suffix -ous often turns nouns into adjectives and often means 'full of'.
- If the root word ends in 'ge', just add -ous.
- If the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e', then add -ous.
- If the root word ends in 'our', change 'our' to 'or', then add -ous.
- How to spell the curriculum words: promise and favourite.
Keywords
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Adjective - describes a noun
Common misconception
Children may not be able to spell the root word or stem.
Ensure to focus on all the difficult elements of the words presented, not only the -ous ending that demonstrates the spelling rule.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Just add -ous.
Remove the ‘e’, add -ous.
Remove the ‘y’, add -ious.
Change ‘our’ to ‘or’, add -ous.