Exploring the Suffixes -able and -ible

The video tutorial introduces the suffixes 'able' and 'ible', explaining their meaning as 'able to' in relation to the base word. The origin of these suffixes is Latin. The teacher provides examples such as wearable, audible, legible, edible, and fixable to illustrate their usage. The lesson concludes with a brief wrap-up and thanks to the viewers.

What does the suffix 'able' imply when added to a word?

• Not necessary

• Capable of being

• Full of

• Without

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

If a garment is described as 'wearable', what does it mean?

• It is new

• It can be worn

• It is too old

• It is out of fashion

What does 'audible' mean?

• Capable of being heard

• Silent

• Loud and clear

• Musical

Which term is used to describe text that can be read easily?

• Illegible

• Clear

• Legible

• Readable

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What does 'edible' imply about an item?

• It is cooked

• It can be eaten

• It is healthy

• It is tasty

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

Which word describes something that can be fixed?

• All of the above

• Mendable

• Repairable

• Fixable