Marvelous Magician

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is designed to guide students through the magical world of suffixes, focusing specifically on the suffix “-ous,” which often means “full of.” It outlines the general rule for adding “-ous” to words, including special cases based on the final letters of the root words. Students are provided with root words such as “miracle” and “infame” and are tasked with applying the rules to transform them into adjectives by adding “-ous.” The exercise involves a blend of simple additions as well as more complex changes that depend on the ending of the root word.

The worksheet aims to teach students the intricacies of forming adjectives with the suffix “-ous.” It imparts the knowledge of how the meaning of a word can be altered to describe a characteristic by indicating it is “full of” the root concept. The instructions clarify the different scenarios for adding “-ous,” catering to the variations in English spelling rules. Ultimately, the students learn to recognize patterns in word formation and apply spelling rules to expand their vocabulary.