English Mastery

Endings –able/–ible and –ant/–ent

Pupils learn to choose between the lookalike endings –able/–ible and –ant/–ent, using the guide that –able often follows a whole root word.

English MasteryAge 11+40 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Use –able when a whole root word remains, as in adorable.
  • Recognise –ible words such as possible and terrible.
  • Distinguish –ant/–ance from –ent/–ence words.

Core concept summaries

Key Ideas–able and –ible–ant and –ent

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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