KS3 Spelling - ABLE or IBLE Suffix - 3 Activities - Free Printable

Absolutely! Let’s solve this worksheet step by step, following the rules provided.

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## 📌 RULES TO REMEMBER:

> ✔ Use “able” when the base word IS a complete word.
> ✔ Use “ible” when the base word IS NOT a complete word.

Examples given:
- `break` → breakable (because “break” is a complete word)
- `aud` → audible (because “aud” is NOT a complete word — it’s a root)

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## ✏️ PART 1: Write the correct suffixes on these base words

Let’s go one by one:

1. avail → *“avail” is a complete word* → available
2. collect → *complete word* → collectable (or *collectible* — both are accepted, but per rule, since “collect” is complete → collectable)
> 💡 Note: In American English, “collectible” is more common, but according to the rule given, we use “able”. So we’ll stick with collectable for this exercise.
3. break → *complete word* → breakable
4. drink → *complete word* → drinkable
5. horr → *not a complete word* (root of “horror”) → horrible
6. cred → *not a complete word* (from “credit”) → credible
7. elig → *not a complete word* (from “eligible”) → eligible
8. enjoy → *complete word* → enjoyable
9. afford → *complete word* → affordable
10. suit → *complete word* → suitable
11. poss → *not a complete word* (from “possible”) → possible
12. respect → *complete word* → respectable
13. break → *again, complete word* → breakable
14. laugh → *complete word* → laughable
15. ed → *not a complete word* (as in “educated”, “ended”) → edible

✔ Final Answers:

| Base Word | Suffix | Full Word |
|-----------|--------|---------------|
| avail | able | available |
| collect | able | collectable |
| break | able | breakable |
| drink | able | drinkable |
| horr | ible | horrible |
| cred | ible | credible |
| elig | ible | eligible |
| enjoy | able | enjoyable |
| afford | able | affordable |
| suit | able | suitable |
| poss | ible | possible |
| respect | able | respectable |
| break | able | breakable |
| laugh | able | laughable |
| ed | ible | edible |

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## 🔄 PART 2: Match the words to these meanings and give an example

We need to match the meaning to the correct word from above, then write an example sentence.

1. Able to be drunk. → drinkable
→ *Example: This water is drinkable after boiling.*

2. Able to be afforded. → affordable
→ *Example: The new phone is affordable for most students.*

3. Able to be enjoyed. → enjoyable
→ *Example: The movie was very enjoyable.*

4. Able to be collected. → collectable
→ *Example: These stamps are collectable and valuable.*

5. Able to be respected. → respectable
→ *Example: She has a respectable job as a doctor.*

6. Able to be laughed at. → laughable
→ *Example: His excuse was so weak, it was laughable.*

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## ✍️ PART 3: Write sentences using these words

Use each word in a meaningful sentence.

1. afford → *I can’t afford a new car right now.*
*(Note: “afford” is the verb; “affordable” is the adjective. The worksheet says “afford____”, so likely they want “affordable”)*
→ *The rent is affordable for young professionals.*

2. respect → *You should respect your elders.*
*(Again, if they mean “respectable”)*
→ *He is a respectable businessman.*

3. laugh → *The baby’s giggle made everyone laugh.*
*(If they mean “laughable”)*
→ *The plan was so unrealistic, it was laughable.*

4. break → *Don’t break the glass!*
*(If they mean “breakable”)*
→ *This vase is breakable — handle it carefully.*

5. avail → *I will avail myself of this opportunity.*
*(If they mean “available”)*
→ *The book is available at the library.*

✔ For consistency with the worksheet’s focus on suffixes, I’ll use the *adjective forms*:

- affordable: *The apartment is affordable for a single person.*
- respectable: *She holds a respectable position in the company.*
- laughable: *His claim that he ran a marathon in 10 minutes is laughable.*
- breakable: *These dishes are breakable — pack them safely.*
- available: *The tickets are available online.*

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## ✘ PART 4: Write the OPPOSITES of these words

Think of antonyms (opposites) for each:

1. Able to be suited. → unsuitable
*(e.g., This dress is unsuitable for formal events.)*

2. Able to be broken. → unbreakable or indestructible
*(e.g., The case is unbreakable.)*

3. Able to be afforded. → unaffordable
*(e.g., That car is unaffordable for me.)*

4. Able to be enjoyed. → unenjoyable or boring
*(e.g., The lecture was unenjoyable.)*

5. Able to be afforded. → *Same as #3 → unaffordable*

6. Able to be respected. → disrespectable or unrespectable
*(More natural: disreputable — e.g., He has a disreputable reputation.)*

✔ Final Opposites:

| Original | Opposite |
|--------------------------|------------------|
| Able to be suited | unsuitable |
| Able to be broken | unbreakable |
| Able to be afforded | unaffordable |
| Able to be enjoyed | unenjoyable |
| Able to be afforded | unaffordable |
| Able to be respected | disreputable |

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## 🔍 PART 5: Circle the words that describe something that is easily broken:

From the list:

> tough, strong, robust, resistant, brittle, solid, durable, fragile, flimsy, delicate, indestructible, breakable, frail

✔ Words that mean easily broken:

- fragile
- flimsy
- delicate
- brittle
- frail
- breakable

✘ Words that mean NOT easily broken:

- tough, strong, robust, resistant, solid, durable, indestructible

✔ CIRCLE THESE:
fragile, flimsy, delicate, brittle, frail, breakable

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## ❓ PART 6: What does ‘to no avail’ mean?

> “To no avail” means without success or uselessly.

👉 Example:
*I tried to fix the computer, but to no avail — it still won’t turn on.*

It implies effort was made, but it didn’t work or achieve the desired result.

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## 🎉 FINAL ANSWER SUMMARY:

Part 1: Add suffixes

- available, collectable, breakable, drinkable, horrible, credible, eligible, enjoyable, affordable, suitable, possible, respectable, breakable, laughable, edible

Part 2: Match & Example

- drinkable → Clean water is drinkable.
- affordable → The meal is affordable for students.
- enjoyable → The concert was enjoyable.
- collectable → Vintage toys are collectable.
- respectable → He has a respectable career.
- laughable → His idea was laughable.

Part 3: Sentences

- affordable: The laptop is affordable for college students.
- respectable: She is a respectable teacher.
- laughable: His excuse was laughable.
- breakable: Handle the glassware — it’s breakable.
- available: The seats are available for booking.

Part 4: Opposites

- unsuitable, unbreakable, unaffordable, unenjoyable, unaffordable, disreputable

Part 5: Circle words for “easily broken”

→ fragile, flimsy, delicate, brittle, frail, breakable

Part 6: “To no avail” means

→ Without success / uselessly

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✔ You’ve now completed the entire worksheet correctly using the rules provided!

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