Exploring Suffixes for Young Readers

What is the primary function of the suffix -able?

• To shorten the original word

• To make the word sound longer

• To indicate the ability to perform an action

• To form a new word without changing the meaning

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'comfortable' imply?

• State of discomfort

• Feeling of unease

• Lack of comfort

• Ability to provide comfort

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does 'unable' signify?

• Capability to perform

• Incapability to perform an action

• High ability

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

What can be inferred about 'erasable'?

• Permanent nature

• Cannot be erased

• Indestructible

• Can be erased

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does 'capable' mean?

• Incapable of performing

• Able to perform an action

• Unskilled in tasks

• Irrelevant to ability

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'fashionable' suggest?

• Not related to fashion

• Outdated style

• Popular or current style

• Unfashionable

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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 'washable' indicate?

• Waterproof

• Can be washed

• Cannot be washed

• Stain-resistant

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does 'agreeable' relate to?

• Conflict

• Unpleasant

• Pleasant or acceptable

• Disagreement

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What does 'breakable' mean?

• Fragile and can be broken

• Durable

• Made of metal

• Unbreakable

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B