Suffix Usage and Exceptions

The video tutorial explains the suffixes IBL and AL, which mean 'able to' or 'fit for.' It provides a general rule for using these suffixes: use AL if the base word is complete on its own, like 'Dependable.' Exceptions to this rule include words like 'accessible' and 'digestible,' which use IBL despite having complete base words. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of visual checks for correct spelling and notes that AL is more frequently used and productive for creating new words.

What do the suffixes IBL and AL generally mean?

• Able to or fit for

• Related to or concerning

• In the manner of

• Without or lacking

What is the main role of the suffixes IBL and AL?

• To form verbs

• To form adverbs

• To form adjectives

• To form nouns

When should you use the suffix AL?

• When the base word is incomplete

• When the word is an adverb

• When the base word is a complete word

• When the word is a noun

Which suffix should be used for the word 'Dependable'?

• IBL

• Neither

• AL

• Both

What happens when you remove the suffix from 'Invisible'?

• It remains a complete word

• It becomes a complete word

• It does not remain a complete word

• It becomes a verb

Which suffix should be used for the word 'Invisible'?

• IBL

• AL

• Both

• Neither

What should you do to determine the correct suffix for a word?

• Check if the word is a verb

• Check if the word is an adjective

• Check if the base word is a complete word

• Check if the base word is a noun

Which of the following words is an exception to the general rule?

• Accessible

• Dependable

• Invisible

• Adaptable

Why are words like 'accessible' exceptions to the rule?

• They use AL despite having an incomplete base word

• They use IBL despite having a complete base word

• They are nouns

• They are verbs

What is a good practice when unsure about the correct suffix?

• Always use IBL

• Always use AL

• Check if the word looks correct visually

• Consult a dictionary