Suffix Usage in English Words

The video tutorial explains the use of suffixes 'able' and 'ible', which both mean 'able to'. It provides rules to determine which suffix to use, such as using 'able' when the base word is a whole word and 'ible' when it is a root. Additional rules include dropping the 'e' at the end of words before adding 'able', using 'ible' for words ending in 's' or a soft 'c', and using 'able' for words starting with 'a'. The tutorial also covers the distinction between soft and hard sounds, providing examples for each rule.

What is the main challenge when using the suffixes -able and -ible?

• They have different meanings.

• They are used in different languages.

• They are rarely used in English.

• Choosing the correct one for a word.

According to the first rule, if the base word is a complete word, which suffix is usually used?

• -ed

• -ing

• -able

• -ible

What should you do if the base word ends with an 'e' before adding the suffix -able?

• Add an extra 'e'.

• Drop the 'e'.

• Keep the 'e'.

• Change the 'e' to 'i'.

Words ending in -ibly often start with what?

• Complete words

• Roots of words

• Adjectives

• Nouns

If a word ends in 's' or a soft 'c', which suffix is typically used?

• -ed

• -ing

• -ible

• -able

For words with a soft 'g', which suffix is used?

• -able

• -ible

• -ed

• -ing

Which suffix is used for words with a hard 'c'?

• -ing

• -ed

• -ible

• -able

If a word starts with 'a', which suffix does it often end with?

• -ing

• -ed

• -ible

• -able

What is a general rule of thumb if you have to guess between -able and -ible?

• More words end in -able.

• Neither is commonly used.

• More words end in -ible.

• Both are equally common.