Understanding the -able Prefix

What does the prefix "-able" mean?

• Not able to

• Capable of being

• Without

• Against

Which sentence correctly uses the word "believable"?

• The story was so believable that everyone thought it was true.

• The believable cat jumped over the moon.

• She wore a believable dress to the party.

• The believable car was parked in the garage.

What does the word "adorable" mean?

• Capable of being angry

• Capable of being loved

• Capable of being broken

• Capable of being ignored

Choose the sentence that uses the word "available" correctly.

• The available dog barked loudly.

• The book was available at the library for everyone to read.

• She wore an available dress to the party.

• The available car was parked in the garage.

What does the word "durable" mean?

• Capable of being easily broken

• Capable of lasting a long time

• Capable of being forgotten

• Capable of being loved

Which sentence correctly uses the word "irritable"?

• The irritable cat purred softly.

• He was irritable because he hadn't slept well.

• The irritable book was on the shelf.

• She wore an irritable dress to the party.

What does the word "believable" mean?

• Capable of being doubted

• Capable of being believed

• Capable of being ignored

• Capable of being loved

Choose the sentence that uses the word "adorable" correctly.

• The adorable puppy made everyone smile.

• The adorable car was parked in the garage.

• She wore an adorable dress to the party.

• The adorable book was on the shelf.

What does the word "available" mean?

• Capable of being hidden

• Capable of being used or obtained

• Capable of being broken

• Capable of being ignored

Which sentence correctly uses the word "durable"?

• The durable toy broke easily.

• The durable shoes lasted for many years.

• She wore a durable dress to the party.

• The durable book was on the shelf.