Suffixes able and ible

What is the main difference between suffix able and suffix ible?

• Words ending in able usually come from Greek origins, while words ending in ible usually come from Spanish origins.

• Words ending in able are always adjectives, while words ending in ible are always verbs.

• Words ending in able have a positive connotation, while words ending in ible have a negative connotation.

• Words ending in able usually come from Latin origins, while words ending in ible usually come from French origins.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Identify the correct suffix in the word 'comfortable'.

• ably

• able

• ible

• ably

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the correct suffix in the word 'responsible'.

• ibley

• iblee

• ible

• able

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Which suffix is used to form an adjective from the word 'sense'?

• ive

• -ible

• able

• ful

Which suffix is used to form an adjective from the word 'understand'?

• -ful

• -able

• -ness

• -ment

Some diseases are ______. "to reverse" Which suffix should be added to the word "reverse" to complete the sentence?

• ful

• ness

• ible

• able

In the sentence 'She is ______ of handling the situation.', which suffix should fill in the blank?

• capably

• capable

• incapable

• capablely

Identify the correct suffix in the word 'flexible'.

• ible

• ile

• able

• uble

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Identify the correct suffix in the word 'credible'.

• ibley

• able

• ible

• iblee

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The plan is ______ to change. Which suffix should be added to the word "change to complete the sentence?

• es

• ly

• able

• ed