Understanding Suffixes -ible and -able

What is the primary meaning of the suffixes -ible and -able?

• Able to or fit for

• Not able to or not fit for

• To make something happen

• To describe a noun

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What is the general rule for using the suffix -able?

• Use -able if the base word is a complete word on its own.

• Use -able if the base word is not a complete word on its own.

• Use -able for words of Latin origin.

• Use -able when the word describes a state of being.

Which suffix should be used for the word 'enjoy' to form an adjective meaning 'able to be enjoyed'?

• -ible

• -able

• -ent

• -ing

Which statement about the suffixes -ible and -able is true?

• The rule for using -able with complete base words always works.

• -ible is used more frequently than -able.

• -able is considered a 'productive' suffix, meaning it's used to create new words.

• Words ending in -ible are always of Latin origin.