Grade 6

Spelling Lesson: able, ible

Spelling Booklet page 41

Spelling Lesson: able, ible
List of words

available perishable charitable plausible

notable responsible miserable applicable
memorable adaptable disposable convertible
remarkable profitable forcible commendable
fashionable audible admissible understandable
available: present or ready for immediate use

Some fruits are only available during the summer.

notable: important and deserving attention

The speaker used a notable quote in her speech.

memorable: worth remembering; unforgettable

It was a truly memorable vacation.

remarkable: unusual, exceptional, or interesting

She has made remarkable progress in term 2.

fashionable: stylish; dressing or behaving according
to the current trend

His hair was neatly combed into a fashionable style.

perishable: food that has to be used quickly or
it will decay

Perishable food should be stored in a refrigerator.

responsible: having control or authority

You’re responsible for cleaning your own room.

adaptable: able or willing to change

He is an adaptable man and will soon learn the new work.

 profitable: making or likely to make money or
other beneficial things

The chef looked for ways to make his business more profitable.
audible: able to be heard

The shot was clearly audible in the silence.

charitable: relating to a person or organization
that gives money, food, or other help

He performs charitable work to help the poor.

miserable: very unhappy

My friend had a miserable childhood.

disposable: something that can be thrown away
after use

Disposable food containers come in different sizes.

forcible: done by force or against someone’s wishes

The police had to make a forcible entry into the house.

admissible: able to be considered or allowed,
especially in a court of law

The court ruled that the evidence was admissible.

plausible: likely to be true or able to be believed

His story sounded perfectly plausible.

applicable: suitable for being applied or done

This rule is not applicable to young persons.

convertible: able to be changed in form or structure

I have a convertible table that can be used as stairs.

commendable: deserving praise or admiration

That’s the most commendable job! Well done.

understandable: able to be understood

Warning notices must be readily understandable.