-able / -ible

Words with -able and -ible suffixes, like comfortable, possible, and flexible.

How to teach this

These suffixes mean 'can be done.' Tell your child: 'able is the common one; ible shows up in fewer words.'

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comfortable

washable

readable

teachable

valuable

lovable

breakable

dependable

possible

terrible

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