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Free Year 5 Spelling List 1: -able and -ible

Fifteen adjectives ending in -able or -ible, such as comfortable and possible. Your child learns the rule of thumb for choosing between the two endings, then practises with writing, gap-fill sentences, their own sentences and a parent-read test.

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Year
Year 5
Subject
English
Topic
Spelling Lists
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
20 minutes
Curriculum
Australian Curriculum
Questions
51
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practise

  • choosing between the suffixes -able and -ible
  • recognising that -able usually follows a complete word (enjoy → enjoyable)
  • spelling longer adjectives
  • writing words from dictation

Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Spelling List 1: -able and -ible

  1. 1Spelling List 2: Tricky 'ough' Words
  2. 2Spelling List 3: Words Ending in -sion
Harder: Level 3 · Challenge →

How to use this spelling list

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

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Who is this spelling list for?

Year 5 students (typically ages 10–11) working on spelling lists. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; a harder version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

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About 20 minutes for 51 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Year 5 · English · Spelling Lists

Spelling List 1: -able and -ible

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Student name:

Date:

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Work through the four parts in order. Say each word out loud as you write it.

Part A — Your words

Both -able and -ible mean 'can be' (readable = can be read). A good rule of thumb: if you remove the ending and a complete word is left, it is usually -able (enjoy → enjoyable, reason → reasonable). If what is left is not a word, it is usually -ible (poss → possible, terr → terrible). There are exceptions, so learn the words on this list carefully.

1.Write the word three times: comfortable
2.Write the word three times: reasonable
3.Write the word three times: enjoyable
4.Write the word three times: valuable
5.Write the word three times: reliable
6.Write the word three times: adorable
7.Write the word three times: suitable
8.Write the word three times: possible
9.Write the word three times: terrible
10.Write the word three times: horrible
11.Write the word three times: visible
12.Write the word three times: sensible
13.Write the word three times: flexible
14.Write the word three times: responsible
15.Write the word three times: incredible

Part B — Fill the gap

Choose the word from your list that fits each sentence and write it in the gap.

16.This couch is so that I fell asleep on it.
17.Ten dollars is a price for a ticket.
18.The camp was the most week of the year.
19.Keep items such as jewellery in a safe place.
20.Our old car is slow but very .
21.The baby wombat was completely .
22.That movie is not for young children.
23.Is it to finish the project by Friday?
24.The food at the cafe was .
25.A smell came from the bin.
26.The stars were clearly on the dark night.
27.It is to wear a helmet when you ride.
28.Gymnasts need to be strong and .
29.You are for feeding the dog this week.
30.The view from the mountain was .

Part C — Use the word

Write your own sentence for each word. Check your spelling when you finish.

31.Write a sentence using comfortable.
32.Write a sentence using reliable.
33.Write a sentence using possible.
34.Write a sentence using sensible.
35.Write a sentence using responsible.
36.Write a sentence using incredible.
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