Question

the latin suffix -able means \capable of, given to, or tending to,\ and it usually indicates that the word is an adjective. for example, the word likable is an adjective that means \capable of being liked; tending to be liked.\ a. directions: add -able to the verb in parentheses to form an adjective to complete each sentence. 1. (reason) the store has a wide selection of items that are sold at _ prices. 2. (lock) the bottle of medication had a _ cap so that small children couldn’t open it. 3. (drink) sea water is too salty to be _. 4. (avoid) most car accidents are completely _. 5. (forget) the movie was so boring and ___ that jaylen couldn’t remember the title or the main character’s name.

Explanation:

1. By adding the -able suffix to "reason", we get "reasonable" which makes sense in the context of prices.
2. Adding -able to "lock" gives "lockable", which describes a cap that can be locked.
3. Adding -able to "drink" results in "drinkable", which is relevant for describing whether water can be consumed.
4. Adding -able to "avoid" gives "avoidable", which is appropriate for car - accidents that can be prevented.
5. Adding -able to "forget" gives "forgettable", which describes a movie that is easy to forget.

Answer:

1. reasonable
2. lockable
3. drinkable
4. avoidable
5. forgettable