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n Suffixes -ible, -able

• Generalization When adding the suffix -ible or -able, there is no sound clue to help you decide
which form to use: flexible, agreeable.

Word Sort Sort the list words by their suffixes.

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1. sensible
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3. available
2. 8. 4. agreeable
5. fashionable
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3. 9. 7. flexible
8. reasonable
4. 10. 9. favorable
10. breakable
5. 11. 11. convertible
12. forgettable
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sensible washable available agreeable fashionable

valuable flexible reasonable favorable breakable
convertible forgettable laughable sociable allowable
divisible hospitable reversible responsible tolerable

Crossword Puzzle Use clues to find the list words. Write each letter in a box.
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6. friendly 9. welcoming 1. stylish 4. prec10us
7. levelheaded 10. positive 2. bearable 5. bendable
8. silly 3. unmemorable

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sensible washable available agreeable fashionable

valuable flexible reasonable favorable breakable
convertible forgettable laughable sociable allowable
divisible hospitable reversible responsible tolerable

Synonyms Write the list word that has the same or nearly the same meaning.
1. in style 1.
2. bendable 2.
3. welcoming 3.
4. ridiculous 4.
5. car with top down 5.
6. positive 6.
7. permissible 7.
8. able to tum inside out 8.
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10. accountable 10.

Antonyms Wlite the list word that has the opposite or nearly the opposite meaning.
11. memorable 11.
12. unfriendly 12.
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0 Suffixes -ible, -able

sensible fashionable favorable laughable hospitable
washable valuable breakable sociable reversible
available flexible convertible allowable responsible
agreeable reasonable forgettable divisible tolerable

Words in Context Complete each sentence with a list word.

1. Be careful with that vase because it is _ _ __ _ __ _

2. It is hot in the desert, but the dry air makes it _ _ _ _ _ __ _
3. Jim's mom was _ _ _ __ _ _ _ and invited us to stay for dinner.
4. You can wear the jacket with that side in or out because it is _ _ __ _ _ __
5. A(n) _ _ _ __ _ __ car is not practical in a cold climate.
6. Anita didn 't go to the party because she was not feeling _ __ _ _ __ _
7. Gold and silver are _ _ _ _ __ _ _ metals.

0 8. The critic liked the movie. so he gave it a(n) _ __ _ _ _ __ review.

9. Is that number _ _ _ __ _ _ _ by ten?
10. Jt's all right to get your uniform muddy because it is _ __ _ _ _ __
11. Tue magician's tricks were so obvious they were _ _ _ __ _ _ _
12. The soccer team took care to make plays that were _ _ _ __ _ __
13. Lizzy often wears new styles because she likes to be _ _ __ _ _ __
14. I can't recall the story's characters because they were _ _ _ _ _ _ __
1:5. The Henrys asked Carla to baby-sit, but she was not _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ that day.
16. lJnlike the unpleasant dog next door, our pet is always _ __ _ _ _ __
17. Who is _ _ _ __ _ _ _ for setting the table?

18. It is to wear sturdy shoes on a long hike.

19. If you work on the problem, you will think of a(n) - - - - - - -- answer.
20. Rubber is used for many items because it is _ _ _ _ _ _ __

0 S' Home Actlvtty You• child has learned to spell wo•ds with the suffixes -Ible and -able. Ask you• child to
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