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Adjectives Ending in -ible Or -able Exercise

October 3, 2023 A2pdf

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Progress 0 of 12 answered
1He was ............... in the crowd.
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "invisible" because this adjective ends in "-ible".
2It was an ............... victory.
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "incredible" because this adjective ends in "-ible".
3Her presence in the room made him ...............
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "uncomfortable" because this adjective ends in "-able".
4You are the only person ............... for your success and failure.
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "responsible" because this adjective ends in "-ible".
5............... working hours benefit young parents.
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "Flexible" because this adjective ends in "-ible".
6You can trust him. He is a ............... person.
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "dependable" because this adjective ends in "-able".
7This rod is not ...............
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "breakable" because this adjective ends in "-able".
8Smoking inside the theatre is not ...............
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "permissible" because this adjective ends in "-ible".
9Their performance was ...............
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "laughable" because this adjective ends in "-able".
10His handwriting is ...............
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "illegible" because this adjective ends in "-ible".
11Your goals must be ...............
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "attainable" because this adjective ends in "-able".
12This is not ............... to that.
Wrong!
The correct spelling is "comparable" because this adjective ends in "-able".

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  1. He was invisible in the crowd.
  2. It was an incredible victory.
  3. Her presence in the room made him uncomfortable
  4. You are the only person responsible for your success and failure.
  5. Flexible working hours benefit young parents.
  6. You can trust him. He is a dependable person.
  7. This rod is not breakable
  8. Smoking inside the theatre is not permissible
  9. Their performance was laughable
  10. His handwriting is illegible
  11. Your goals must be attainable
  12. This is not comparable to that.

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