Spelling Rules for Words Ending in -our

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Adverb Modifiers

Adverbs enhance verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, revealing more about their actions or qualities.
Types of questions adverbs address:
- When? (e.g., arrive tomorrow)
- Where? (e.g., dance everywhere)
- How often? (e.g., dance frequently)
- How much? (e.g., answer completely)

Articles

Articles modify nouns, indicating specificity.
Two main types:
- Definite Article: "the," indicates a specific noun or group.
  - Example: "The apple I ate was tasty" specifies which apple.
- Indefinite Articles: "a" and "an," used for non-specific items.
Rules for using "the":
- Used with unique geographical entities (rivers, oceans, deserts).
- Not used with most country, city, or street names.

Language Rules on Word Forms

Words ending in -our change from "u" to nothing when adding -ous (e.g., humorous).
For verbs ending in -ur, "r" is doubled before -ence (e.g., occurrence).
Drop "o" before -iation if the verb ends in -ounce (e.g., pronunciation).

Synonyms

Synonyms enrich language use, enabling variety and reducing repetition.
Examples:
- Amazing: astounding, surprising, stunning
- Fertile: fruitful, abundant, productive
- Polite: courteous, cordial, gracious
- Brave: courageous, heroic

Antonyms

Antonyms highlight contrasts between words, providing clarity in meaning.
Can be used to suggest oppositional ideas within sentences.

This quiz covers spelling rules for words ending in -our, such as when to keep the 'u' when adding suffixes like -able or -er, when the 'u' is lost before -ous, and exceptions like occur, occurrence, and reference. It also includes rules for verbs ending in -ur and adding suffixes like -ence or -iation.