Martes, Agosto 9, 2011
-ible -able
If the root is not a complete word, add ..-ible
If the root is a complete word, add ..-able
aud+ ible =
audible
accept+ able = acceptable
Examples:
Examples:
visible
fashionable
horrible
laughable
terrible
suitablet
possible
dependable
incredible
comfortable
If the root is a complete word ending in -e, drop the
final -e and add -able
excuse - e+ able = excusable
advise - e+ able = advisable
Examples:
desirable
valuable
Some exceptions:
contemptible
digestible
flexible
responsible
irritable
Spelling Exercise:
In the following sentences, the final four letters are omitted from each -ible or -able word. Complete each word with the appropriate ending.
1. Last night's movie about the invis____ man was so incred____ that it was laugh____.
2. My irrespons____ little brother is usually kept away from anything break____.
3. Are these new clothes really comfort____, or do people only wear them because they are fashion____?
4. I think I would be less irrit____ if my professors were more flex____.
5. I don't think voting twice in national elections is permiss____.
6. It's always valu____ to have a friend who is depend____.
7. My employer said that it isn't suit____ to have a secretary whose handwriting is illeg____.
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