Understanding the -able Prefix

What does the prefix "-able" mean?

• Not able to

• Capable of being

• Without

• Against

What does the word "believable" mean?

• Hard to understand

• Capable of being believed

• Not true

• Impossible to see

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

• The cake was so durable that it melted in my mouth.

• The durable chair broke after one use.

• The durable shoes lasted for many years.

• The durable book was too light to carry.

What does the word "irritable" mean?

• Easy to please

• Capable of being irritated

• Full of joy

• Very strong

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

• The book was available, so I couldn't read it.

• The available tickets were sold out quickly.

• The available dog barked all night.

• The available car was too small to drive.

What does the word "adorable" mean?

• Capable of being adored

• Very large

• Hard to find

• Not interesting

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

• The believable story was full of lies.

• The believable excuse made everyone laugh.

• The believable explanation helped us understand.

• The believable movie was too boring to watch.

What does the word "durable" mean?

• Capable of being broken easily

• Capable of lasting a long time

• Very soft

• Not useful

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

• The irritable cat purred happily.

• The irritable teacher smiled all day.

• The irritable baby cried when it was hungry.

• The irritable dog wagged its tail.

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

• The adorable monster scared everyone.

• The adorable puppy made everyone smile.

• The adorable storm was very loud.

• The adorable rock was very heavy.