Question

a suffix is a word part added at the end of a word. a suffix changes the meaning of the word.
usual + -ly = usually usually means \in a usual way.\
enjoy + -able = enjoyable enjoyable means \can be enjoyed.\
a. separate the suffix from the word. then figure out the word’s meaning.

1. readable
2. gladly
3. understandable
4. clearly
5. predictable

b. circle the word that best completes the sentence.

1. alma flor ada’s memoir is very (breakable/readable).
2. i know how the story ends, because it is very (enjoyable/predictable).
3. mina’s children always visit her (gladly/clearly).
4. joy harjo’s writing is (clearly/gladly) full of love for her family.

suffix meaning
-able can be done
-ly in that way

Explanation:

Answer:

1. can be read
2. glad + -ly = in a glad way
3. understand + -able = can be understood
4. clear + -ly = in a clear way
5. predict + -able = can be predicted
6. readable
7. predictable
8. gladly
9. clearly