Question

read the sentence.

the newspaper my dad reads each day is a credible source of information.

based on the suffix, -ible, what does the word \credible\ mean?

• the newspaper my dad reads is a worthy source of information.
• the newspaper my dad reads is an unworthy source of information.
• the newspaper my dad reads is an entertaining source of information.
• the newspaper my dad reads is a superior source of information.

Explanation:

Analyze the root and suffix of "credible"

The word "credible" consists of the Latin root cred- (meaning "to believe" or "trust") and the suffix -ible (meaning "able to be" or "worthy of"). Therefore, "credible" literally translates to "worthy of belief" or "able to be believed."

Evaluate the given options

• "worthy source of information" aligns with "worthy of belief" or "believable."
• "unworthy source of information" is the opposite of credible.
• "entertaining source of information" refers to amusement, not belief or trust.
• "superior source of information" refers to high quality or status, not specifically believability.

Select the correct option

The option that correctly defines "credible" based on its morphological components is "The newspaper my dad reads is a worthy source of information."

Answer:

• The newspaper my dad reads is a worthy source of information. (Correct answer)
• The newspaper my dad reads is an unworthy source of information.
• The newspaper my dad reads is an entertaining source of information.
• The newspaper my dad reads is a superior source of information.