1.3.2

More Words Ending in '-cious' / '-tious'

Test yourself

Words Ending in '-cious' or '-tious'

Illustrative background for 'C' or 't'?Illustrative background for 'C' or 't'? ?? "content

'C' or 't'?

  • We can determine whether to use a 'c' or a 't' by looking at the root word.
  • If the word ends in '-ce', it will take the suffix '-cious'.
  • If a word does not end in '-ce', it will use the suffix '-tious'.
    • nutrition \leftrightarrow nutritious
Illustrative background for There's one exceptionIllustrative background for There's one exception ?? "content

There's one exception

  • With the word 'anxiety' we use the suffix '-xious'
    • anxiety \leftrightarrow anxious
Illustrative background for ExamplesIllustrative background for Examples ?? "content

Examples

  • ambition → ambitious
  • infection → infectious

Jump to other topics

1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

Unlock your full potential with Seneca Premium

  • Unlimited access to 10,000+ open-ended exam questions

  • Mini-mock exams based on your study history

  • Unlock 800+ premium courses & e-books

Get started with Seneca Premium