Understanding the Suffix -able

The video tutorial introduces the concept of suffixes, focusing on the 'able' suffix. It explains how adding 'able' to a word changes its meaning to indicate that something can be done. The teacher provides examples and guides students on how to define words with this suffix. Students are tasked with creating a list of words ending in 'able' and defining two of them, excluding 'likeable' and 'comfortable'. The video concludes with instructions to upload their work to ClassDojo.

What is a suffix?

• A word that stands alone

• A root word that cannot be changed

• A prefix added to the beginning of a word

• An affix added to the end of a word to change its meaning

What does the suffix -able mean when added to a word?

• It makes the word negative

• It means the action can be done

• It changes the word to a verb

• It indicates the word is a noun

What is the purpose of adding the suffix -able to a word?

• To make it a noun

• To indicate it can be done

• To make it negative

• To make it a verb

Which of the following words correctly uses the suffix -able?

• Table

• Stable

• Comfortable

• Tenable

How should you define a word with the suffix -able?

• By using 'can be' in the definition

• By using 'must be' in the definition

• By using 'is not' in the definition

• By using 'will be' in the definition

Which of the following is a correct definition for 'comfortable'?

• Will be comfort

• Must be comfort

• Can be comforting

• Can be comfort

Which of the following is an example of a word with the suffix -able?

• Cable

• Stable

• Comfortable

• Table

Which of the following is NOT a valid word with the suffix -able?

• Likeable

• Enjoyable

• Comfortable

• Table

What should you remember when creating a list of words with the suffix -able?

• The root word must be a standalone word

• The root word must be an adjective

• The root word must be a verb

• The root word must be a noun

Why can't 'table' be used as an example of a word with the suffix -able?

• Because 'table' is not a real word

• Because 'able' is not a suffix

• Because 'tea' is not a standalone word

• Because 'table' is already a complete word