Suffix -ABLE

Front

What does the suffix -able mean?

Back

The suffix -able means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'. It is used to form adjectives.

Front

Give an example of a word with the suffix -able.

Back

Thinkable.

Front

What is the adjective form of 'wash'?

Back

Wash + able = washable.

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What is the adjective form of 'dry'?

Back

Dry + able = dryable.

Front

What is the adjective form of 'drink'?

Back

Drink + able = drinkable.

Front

Which word means 'capable of being denied'?

Back

Deniable.

Front

What does 'thinkable' mean?

Back

Thinkable means 'capable of being thought about'.

Front

Can you think of something that is 'hoppable'?

Back

Hoppable means 'capable of being hopped on'.

Front

What is the opposite of 'washable'?

Back

Unwashable.

Front

What is the adjective form of 'read'?

Back

Read + able = readable.