Suffixes -able and -ible

Give an example of a word with the suffix -able.

• lovable

• unbreakable

• comfortable

• remarkable

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'able to be chosen'?

• eligable

• eligible

• elegible

• illegible

What is the meaning of the word 'measurable'?

• Able to be measured or quantified.

• Something that cannot be counted.

• A term used for abstract concepts.

• A synonym for immeasurable.

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'able to collapse'?

• collapsable

• collapsible

• collapsablee

• collapsablel

Give an example of a word with the suffix -ible.

• visible

• invisible

• responsible

• edible

What is the meaning of the word 'collapsible'?

• Capable of being folded or reduced in size.

• Able to expand and contract easily.

• A term used for something that is permanent.

• Referring to something that is heavy and sturdy.

What is the meaning of the word 'eligible'?

• Qualified or entitled to be chosen.

• Not qualified for selection.

• A term used for ineligibility.

• A synonym for disqualified.

What does the suffix -able mean?

• Capable of or worthy of

• Not able to be done

• A type of verb

• A prefix indicating negation

Can you create a word using the suffix -able?

• readable

• readed

• readablely

• readablee

What does the suffix -ible mean?

• It means 'not capable of' or 'unable to be'.

• It means 'capable of' or 'able to be'.

• It means 'related to' or 'pertaining to'.

• It means 'full of' or 'characterized by'.