Use -ably if there is a root word with the suffix removed. Use -ibly if there isn't a word when the suffix is taken away.
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possibly |
Pigs cannot possibly fly!
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adorably |
The dog was adorably soft.
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horribly |
The skier landed horribly and broke her ankle.
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enjoyably |
The day passed enjoyably and we all had fun.
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agreeably |
The fruit has an agreeably acidic flavour.
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incredibly |
My friend plays the cello incredibly well.
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sensibly |
You must learn to behave sensibly.
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respectably |
The prime minister was respectably dressed.
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legibly |
You need to ensure that you write legibly.
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reliably |
I am reliably informed that you haven't done your homework.
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terribly |
We got terribly wet in the storm.
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forgivably |
The puppy was forgivably naughty.
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Spelling games using the word list: ably ibly
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
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Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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Handwriting worksheets: ably ibly
"I ran the trial with a small group of students over three weeks before the summer holidays," she says. "I quickly saw the benefits, and signed up."
King's Leadership Academy, Warrington