Classzone: The Language of Literature, Grade 6

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Lesson 27 The suffix ible

possible edible

permissible audible

admissible indelible

invisible incredible

divisible inflexible

legible terrible

eligible horrible

intelligible combustible

tangible

dirigible

1. What are the last four letters of each word? _____

2. Are those letters added to complete words or to roots? _____

3. How many of the words have an s before the suffix? _____
How many have a soft g sound before the suffix? _____

Lesson Generalization
The suffix ible is more commonly used with roots than with complete words. It often follows the letter s or the soft sound of g.

Remember: the hard sound of c or g is usually followed by the suffix able. The suffix able is commonly used with complete words.