Able or ible means "having the ability to be..."

Question 1

AUdible

Answer 1

Able to be heard

Although the baby lived two houses away from mine, his cries were audible.

Question 2

ComBUSTible

Answer 2

Able to easily combust or explode

I wouldn’t store those spray cans of paint in the hot garage because they are combustible at high temperatures.

Question 3

CREdible

Answer 3

Able to be believed

Her excuse for missing my party was credible. She was on vacation with her family on the day of my party.

Question 4

INcredible

Answer 4

NOT able to be believed

John’s version of what happened was incredible. There is no way it happened the way he explained it.

Question 5

EDible

Answer 5

Able to be eaten

Those berries are edible, so feel free to have as many as you would like.

Question 6

INedible

Answer 6

NOT able to be eaten

That fruit is made of plastic and is inedible.

Question 7

FLEXible

Answer 7

Able to be flexed or bent

You have to be flexible to be a gymnast.

Question 8

GULLible

Answer 8

Able to be easily fooled or tricked

People tease me because I am so gullible.

Question 9

irreSIStible

Answer 9

NOT able to be resisted

The chocolate cake was irresistible, and I had three pieces even though I am on a diet.

Question 10

colLAPsible

Answer 10

Able to be collapsed

That table is collapsible and can be stored in the closet.

Question 11

diVISible

Answer 11

Able to be divided

Ten is divisible by two.

Question 12

reNEWable

Answer 12

Able to be renewed or made new again

My membership at my exercise club is renewable every year.

Question 13

WASHable

Answer 13

Able to be washed

I don’t have to spend money at the dry cleaners because I only buy clothes that are machine washable.

Question 14

afFORDable

Answer 14

Able to be easily paid for or afforded

The hotel that we stayed at was affordable so we may go there again.

Question 15

ADmirable

Answer 15

Able to be admired

Samantha’s courage is admirable.

Question 16

downLOADable

Answer 16

Able to be downloaded

That song is downloadable for a fee of three dollars.

Question 17

aVOIDable

Answer 17

Able to be avoided

The accident was avoidable. It occurred because the driver was texting while driving.

Question 18

DRINKable

Answer 18

Able to be drunk

Is this water from the river drinkable, or should I boil it first?

Question 19

underSTANDable

Answer 19

Able to be understood

It is understandable that Mary is mad at John. He cancelled their date at the last minute.

Question 20

inFLATable

Answer 20

Able to be inflated or filled with air

I like to float in the pool on my inflatable raft.