-ous Spellcasting

Worksheet Description

This worksheet invites students to embark on a linguistic spellcasting adventure by transforming base words into enchanting adjectives with the suffix “-ous.” It provides a clear definition of the suffix as a magical set of letters that, when added to the end of a base word, provide more information about that word, often conveying the meaning “full of,” “having,” or “to do with.” The task set before the young word wizards is simple yet engaging: they must add “-ous” to a list of seven base words, conjuring up new adjectives. The worksheet serves as a playground for exploring the transformative power of suffixes in the English language.

The educational aim of this worksheet is to enhance the students’ vocabulary by teaching them how to use the suffix “-ous” to form adjectives from base words. It demonstrates the morphological process of word formation, emphasizing the meaning and function of suffixes in English grammar. The students practice spelling and expand their descriptive language, learning that suffixes can change a noun into an adjective that describes a noun’s characteristic. This exercise not only boosts their word skills but also deepens their comprehension of how suffixes alter the meaning and grammatical role of words.