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.

Question

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.

spicytaco1 · Answer

C?

suenahelpz · Answer

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!! ^-^