Determine the meaning of a word with -able or -ment

Learning Objectives Define the term 'suffix'. Identify the suffixes -able and -ment at the end of words. Explain that the suffix -able means 'can be' or 'able to be'. Explain that the suffix -ment means 'the act of' or 'the result of'. Determine the meaning of a new word by breaking it into its base word and the suffix -able or -ment. Use words with the suffixes -able and -ment correctly in a sentence. Have you ever wished you had a superpower to unlock secret word meanings? 🕵️‍♀️ What if I told you that you already have one? Today, we're going to learn about special word endings called suffixes, specifically '-able' and '-ment'. Learning these suffixes is like finding a secret key that helps you und...

TermDefinitionExample SuffixA word part added to the end of a base word that changes the word's meaning.In the word 'enjoyable', the suffix is '-able'. Base WordThe main part of a word that has its own meaning. It's the word you have left when you take off a suffix.In the word 'enjoyable', the base word is 'enjoy'. Suffix: -ableA suffix that means 'can be' or 'able to be'. It usually turns an action word into a describing word.The word 'breakable' means 'able to be broken'. Suffix: -mentA suffix that means 'the act of' or 'the result of'. It usually turns an action word into a thing (a noun).The word 'payment' means 'the act of paying'. MeaningWhat a word or pa...

The -able Rule Base Word (verb) + -able = A word that means 'can be [Base Word]' Add '-able' to an action word (a verb) to make a new word that describes something. For example, 'read' + '-able' becomes 'readable', which means something can be read. The -ment Rule Base Word (verb) + -ment = A word that means 'the act of [Base Word]' Add '-ment' to an action word (a verb) to make a new word that is a thing (a noun). For example, 'excite' + '-ment' becomes 'excitement', which is the feeling you get from being excited. The Word Detective Strategy 1. Spot the suffix. 2. Find the base word. 3. Put the meanings together. To understand a new word, first look for a suffix you...