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.

Identify the correct suffix in the word 'comfortable'.

• ably

• able

• ible

• ably

Identify the correct suffix in the word 'responsible'.

• ibley

• iblee

• ible

• able

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

Identify the correct suffix in the word 'credible'.

• ibley

• able

• ible

• iblee

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

• es

• ly

• able

• ed