Morpheme Magic: Suffixes -ABLE/-IBLE

The suffix -ABLE means ________.

• to be able

• state of

• not able to be

• capable of being

Words ending in -ABLE or -IBLE are mostly what part of speech?

• adjective

• noun

• verb

• adverb

The suffixes -ABLE and -IBLE add 1 syllable to a base.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following words are correctly spelled with the suffix -ABLE?

Select all that apply.

• enjoyable

• flexable

• resistable

• questionable

Which of the following words are correctly spelled with the suffix -ABLE?

Select all that apply.

• observable

• convertable

• reliable

• questionable

Which of the following words are correctly spelled with the suffix -IBLE?

Select all that apply.

• bearible

• convertible

• accessible

• kissible

Which of the following words are correctly spelled with the suffix -IBLE?

Select all that apply.

• teachible

• terrible

• sensible

• forcible

Select the -ABLE or -IBLE word that finishes the sentence.

A color that suits you is _______.

• terrible

• credible

• suitable

• enjoyable

Select the -ABLE or -IBLE word that finishes the sentence.

If you can rely on your friend, that friend is ______.

• enjoyable

• credible

• reliable

• compatible

Select the -ABLE or -IBLE word that finishes the sentence.

Something you regret doing is _________.

• terrible

• questionable

• campatible

• regrettable