Mystery Mix-Up

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a playful challenge where words with the suffix “-ous” seem to have lost their way and ended up with mismatched meanings. It’s up to the student to act as a detective, using their knowledge of vocabulary to pair each word with its correct definition. The list includes a variety of adjectives, all sharing the common “-ous” suffix, which typically implies a characteristic quality. Students are tasked with drawing lines or writing the correct meanings next to each word, thereby solving the mix-up mystery.

The purpose of this worksheet is to deepen students’ understanding of adjectives ending with the suffix “-ous” and their meanings. It encourages students to apply their knowledge of vocabulary and comprehension to identify and correct errors. This activity helps to build critical thinking and analytical skills as students must evaluate the relationship between words and their definitions. It also reinforces the concept that suffixes can give clues to a word’s meaning, an important aspect of vocabulary development and language arts.