NumihanaComplete the word using the choices. Write its full spelling.
mount_inous
mountainous · famous · nervous
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ENGLAND YEAR 3 · ENGLISH · Spelling
Words ending in -ation and -ous.
Form selected nouns and adjectives with -ation and -ous.
Numihana · England Year 3 · English
Words ending in -ation and -ous
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Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Form selected nouns and adjectives with -ation and -ous.
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
s / u / o / r / e / g / n / a / d
mountainous · famous · dangerous
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Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
s / u / o / n / o / s / i / o / p
mountainous · dangerous · poisonous
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Complete the word using the choices. Write its full spelling.
obser_ation
exploration · poisonous · observation
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Add -ation. Write the whole new word.
adore
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Add -ation. Write the whole new word.
invite
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Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
n / o / i / t / a / s / r / e / v / n / o / c
conversation · observation · invitation
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Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
s / u / o / e / g / a / r / t / u / o
glamorous · outrageous · humorous
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Numihana · England Year 3 · English
Words ending in -ation and -ous
Answer sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Form selected nouns and adjectives with -ation and -ous.
Complete the word using the choices. Write its full spelling.
mount_inous
mountainous · famous · nervous
mountainous
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
s / u / o / r / e / g / n / a / d
mountainous · famous · dangerous
dangerous
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
s / u / o / n / o / s / i / o / p
mountainous · dangerous · poisonous
poisonous
Complete the word using the choices. Write its full spelling.
obser_ation
exploration · poisonous · observation
observation
Add -ation. Write the whole new word.
adore
adoration
Add -ation. Write the whole new word.
invite
invitation
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
n / o / i / t / a / s / r / e / v / n / o / c
conversation · observation · invitation
conversation
Rearrange these letters to make one of the supplied words.
s / u / o / e / g / a / r / t / u / o
glamorous · outrageous · humorous
outrageous
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English Appendix 1: Spelling · Years 3–4 · Suffixes -ation and -ous
Selected skills, not complete English or SATs coverage. Year 3 is our suggested practice placement within the shared Years 3–4 spelling requirements.
Read the official source appendix · Source checked2026-10-17 · English pack 1.2.0.
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