Question

-ess = \female\
-less = \without\
-ous = \full of\

based on the list of suffixes, what is the correct spelling of the word that means \funny\?

humorus
humoress
humorous
humorless

Explanation:

Analyze the suffix definitions

-ess = "female"
-less = "without"
-ous = "full of"

Determine the meaning of "funny"

"Funny" means "full of humor."
Combining the root "humor" with the suffix "-ous" ("full of") yields "humorous."

Evaluate spelling and options

• "humorus" is misspelled (missing the 'o' in the suffix).
• "humoress" means a female humorist.
• "humorous" is the correct spelling for "full of humor."
• "humorless" means without humor.

Answer:

• humorus
• humoress
• humorous (Correct answer)
• humorless