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-ible vs. -able

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This resource includes two exercises about -ible and -able that you may print. Once you print the exercise, correct the errors by filling in the blank with the appropriate ending. Click the "Go to Answers" link to see the answers for this exercise.

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-ible and -able Spelling Exercise 1

This exercise asks you apply your knowledge of -ible and -able by revising the following sample paragraph. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.

-ible and -able Spelling Exercise 2

This exercise asks you apply your knowledge of -ible and -able by adding the appropriate endings to the words in the sample sentences. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.