Group A -ible and -able

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What does the term 'perishable' mean?

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Perishable refers to food items that can spoil or decay quickly, typically within a few days.

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What does 'readable' mean?

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Readable means that something, such as text, is clear and easy to read.

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What does 'profitable' mean?

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Profitable refers to something that can generate a profit or financial gain.

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What does 'credible' mean?

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Credible means that something is trustworthy or reliable, especially in terms of information or sources.

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What does 'dependable' mean?

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Dependable means that someone or something can be relied upon; trustworthy.

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What is the difference between '-ible' and '-able'?

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'-ible' is used for words that are derived from Latin, while '-able' is used for words that are derived from Old English.

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Give an example of a word that ends with '-ible'.

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An example is 'invisible', which means not able to be seen.

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Give an example of a word that ends with '-able'.

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An example is 'enjoyable', which means something that is fun or pleasant.

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What does 'accessible' mean?

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Accessible means that something can be reached or entered easily.

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What does 'sensible' mean?

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Sensible means having good sense or judgment; reasonable.