Capable & Relating
English Language: KS3, topic 4.3.8
Ble - Capable
Words ending in 'ble' generally mean something is capable of being that way.
Edible
- If something is edible, it's able to be eaten.
- Example: The soup was past its sell-by date, but it was still edible.
- Alternative: The soup was past its sell-by date, but you could still eat it.
Disposable
- If something's disposable, it can be thrown away.
- Example: Do you prefer using disposable razors, or ones with replaceable heads?
- Alternative: Do you prefer using razors you can throw away, or ones with replaceable heads?
Lovable
- If something is lovable, it's capable of being loved.
- Example: Shaggy was such a lovable dog.
- Alternative: Shaggy was such a wonderful dog.
Measurable
- If something is measurable, you can measure it.
- Example: A pencil is measurable; emotions are not.
- Alternative: A pencil can be measured; emotions cannot.
Excitable
- If something is excitable, it gets excited.
- Example: Harold was very excitable around new people.
- Alternative: Harold often got very excited around new people.
Al - Relating To
Words ending in 'al' often mean relating to something.
Regional
- Regional means relating to the region.
- Example: In 2018, Italy held regional elections.
- Alternative: In 2018, Italy held elections for different regions.
Coastal
- Coastal means relating to the coast.
- Example: Blackpool is a coastal city.
- Alternative: Blackpool is a city on the coast.
Controversial
- Controversial means relating to public disagreement (controversy).
- Example: Roger has made some controversial statements about women in the past.
- Alternative: Roger has made some contestable statements about women in the past.
Skeletal
- Skeletal means relating to a skeleton.
- Example: Suzie was skeletally thin.
- Alternative: Suzie looked like a skeleton she was so thin.
Professional
- Professional means relating to work (a profession).
- Example: Sammy had three years of professional experience.
- Alternative: Sammy had three years' work experience.
Traditional
- Traditional means relating to tradition or an aspect of tradition.
- Example: Ruby was determined not to be a traditional housewife.
- Alternative: Ruby was determined not to be a usual housewife.
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