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It changes the verb infect to an adjective, infectious.
Adding the suffix "-ous" transforms the verb "infect" into the adjective "infectious," describing a quality related to the act of infecting.
4 of 174 of 17 Items Question Use the sentence to answer the question. The leader’s infectious laugh spreads good cheer throughout his team, creating a jovial and amiable atmosphere. How does adding -ous to change infect to infectious change the word’s part of speech? (1 point) Responses It changes the verb infect to an adjective, infectious. It changes the verb infect to an adjective, infectious . It changes the noun infect to an adjective, infectious. It changes the noun infect to an adjective, infectious . It changes the verb infect to an adverb, infectious. It changes the verb infect to an adverb, infectious . It changes the adjective infect to a noun, infectious. It changes the adjective infect to a noun, infectious . Skip to navigation page 1 of 1
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