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OpenStudy (spicytaco1):

What does the affix ous indicate about the word joyous in this sentence? A) The word joyous is a noun. B) The word joyous is a verb. C) The word joyous is an adverb. D) The word joyous is an adjective.

OpenStudy (spicytaco1):

C?

OpenStudy (suenahelpz):

Incorrect, it orgins from it's original term which is joyful so it's considered an adjective based on evidence from this site: http://grammarist.com/usage/joyful-and-joyous/ Hope I helped! Have a wonderful Saturday!! ^-^

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