Understanding Suffixes and Their Meanings

The video tutorial explains how the suffix 'able' can be used to expand English vocabulary by forming adjectives from verbs and nouns. It provides examples of adjectives like 'drinkable', 'comfortable', and 'predictable', and discusses the pronunciation differences between the verb 'able' and the suffix 'able'. The tutorial also highlights the distinction between the suffixes 'able' and 'ible', noting that 'able' is more commonly used in modern English.

What is one of the main benefits of learning suffixes for ESL students?

• Increasing vocabulary

• Enhancing pronunciation

• Improving grammar skills

• Understanding idioms

How does the suffix -able change the meaning of a verb?

• It makes the verb past tense

• It turns the verb into a noun

• It indicates that the action is possible

• It makes the verb future tense

What does the adjective 'drinkable' imply?

• It is not safe to drink

• It is expensive

• It is safe to drink

• It is rare

What quality does the suffix -able add to nouns?

• Quantity

• Negativity

• Possibility

• Quality

What does 'comfortable' mean when formed from the noun 'comfort'?

• Being expensive

• Being uncomfortable

• Having the quality of comfort

• Lacking comfort

Which of the following is an example of an adjective formed from a verb using -able?

• Comfortable

• Drinkable

• Adorable

• Remarkable

What does 'predictable' mean?

• Impossible to foresee

• Known in advance

• Unlikely to happen

• Difficult to understand

What does 'adjustable' mean?

• Can be moved or changed

• Fixed in position

• Impossible to change

• Uncomfortable

What does 'passable' mean?

• Unacceptable

• Terrible

• Fairly good

• Excellent

What does 'preventable' imply?

• Cannot be stopped

• Can be stopped from happening

• Is unpredictable

• Is inevitable