the suffixes ible or able are tricky. Which do you use and when?
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responsible |
Who's responsible for this mess?
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agreeable |
The decision to move was agreeable.
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reliable |
She's my most reliable worker.
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visible |
The vein was visible on his forehead.
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horrible |
The weather was horrible yesterday.
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changeable |
The weather will be changeable.
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contemptible |
The students were punished because their behaviour was contemptible.
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respectable |
He achieved a very respectable score.
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disposable |
Some items are disposable.
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enjoyable |
The word 'reminisce' means to think about past events in an enjoyable way.
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