Get Grammar Worksheet Suffix Able

0:10 2:54 Vocabulary for Kids I Learn to Read I Suffixes -able - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip Able a suffix is added to the end of a base or root word a suffix changes the meaning of the word.MoreAble a suffix is added to the end of a base or root word a suffix changes the meaning of the word. So what does the suffix able mean it means able to be let's look at some words with the suffix.

When the suffix –able is added to the end of a word, it usually means that you can do something. For example, a book that is readable means that a person can read that book.

-ably, suffix forming adverbs-ability, suffix forming nouns.

Your new puppy is adorable. Doing your homework on time is advisable. The decision to move was agreeable. I'll let you know when she's available to talk.

-able: suffix forming adjective; 1 that can or will [perishable]; 2 capable of being ___ ed [manageable]; 3 worthy of being ___ ed [lovable]; 4 having qualities of [comfortable]; 5 tending or inclined to [peaceable].

Able is an adjective that describes the ability to do a particular thing, like your friend who's able to ride a motorcycle and your dog that's able to roll over on command. It can also mean very skilled or capable, as when you describe your sister as an able tap dancer.

An adjectival suffix; forms adjectives meaning: Able to be done; fit to be done. movable: able to be moved amendable: able to be amended breakable: liable to broken blamable: fit to be blamed salable: fit to be sold. Relevant to or suitable to, in ance with. ... Giving, or inclined to. ... Subject to. ... Due to be.