05 October 2017

Thursday 05 October 2017

‘able’ vs ‘ible’

This week’s spellings focus on the -able and -ible suffix. These suffixes can be tricky because they often sound the same.

Whilst there are no hard and fast rules, the -able suffix is more common than the -ible suffix. Also, the -able suffix is usually used if the full root word can be heard before the suffix; the -ible suffix is used if the root word cannot be heard.

Children should learn how to spell these words in preparation for a test on Friday 13 September.

forgivable
reversible
invincible
disposable
enviable
edible
legible
respectable
adorable
sensible
Moortown Primary School, Leeds
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