1.3.8

Words Ending in '-able' & '-ably' (2/2)

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Words Ending in '-able'/'-ible', '-ably'/'-ibly'

Another clue that we can look for, is whether you can hear a full root word before the suffix.

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'a' or 'i'?

  • If you can hear a full root word before the suffix, we usually use:
    • '-ant', '-able', '-ance', or '-ancy'
  • '-ant', '-able', '-ance', or '-ancy' are used even if you cannot find a related word ending with '-ation'.
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'Changeable' or 'changeible'?

  • 'Changeable' is correct.
    • 'Changeable' is correct because you can hear the full root word 'change'.
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'Noticeable' or 'noticible'?

  • 'Noticeable' is correct.
    • 'Noticeable' is correct because you can hear the full root word 'notice'.
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'Dependable' or 'dependible'?

  • 'Dependable' is correct.
    • 'Dependable' is correct because you can hear the full root word 'depend'.

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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