The suffix -able

The suffix -able

The suffix -able means you can do it, or, it can be done.

Here are some examples of words with the suffix -able:

removeable = you can remove it.

curable = you can cure it, or it can be cured.

adorable = you can adore it.

acceptable = you can accept it.

and,

questionable = you can question it

Multiple Choice

Anne is so nice. She is very ___________.

• likeable

• thinkable

Multiple Choice

Whoa, that is so bad it is _____________.

• laughable

• washable

Multiple Choice

This water tastes kind of strange. I don't think it is very ___________.

• livable

• drinkable

Multiple Choice

My bike is broken, but we think it is _______.

• drinkable

• fixable

Multiple Choice

Man, I don't know if I can do that! Oh yes you can. It is very ______.

• funable

• doable

Multiple Choice

His shirt is so dirty, but lucky for him it is very ____________.

• believable

• washable

• stoppable

Multiple Choice

There is something stuck in my eye, but the doctor says it is ______________.

• removable

• adorable

Multiple Choice

The doctor told the man that he has cancer. However, the cancer is very __________.

• doable

• thinkable

• curable

Multiple Choice

This place is beautiful and it has everything I need. It is so __________.

• livable

• fixable

Multiple Choice

She lies sometimes, so she is not a very ___________ person.

• stoppable

• believable