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".
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.
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.
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
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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.