-able/-ible

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'.

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What does the suffix '-ible' mean?

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The suffix '-ible' means 'capable of being' or 'able to be'.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-able'?

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An example is 'reliable', which means 'able to be depended on'.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ible'?

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An example is 'eligible', which means 'qualified to be chosen'.

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What does 'reversible' mean?

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'Reversible' means something that can be turned around or changed back to its original state.

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What does 'gullible' mean?

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'Gullible' means someone who can be easily persuaded or tricked.

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What does 'reliable' mean?

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'Reliable' means someone or something that can be depended on to function as intended.

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What does 'eligible' mean?

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'Eligible' means meeting the necessary requirements to be chosen or to participate.

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Can you give an example of a reversible item?

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A reversible jacket, which can be worn inside out to show a different color.

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Can you give an example of a gullible person?

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A person who believes everything they hear without questioning it.