Spelling List 1: -able and -ible — Answers

Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the Year 5 spelling lists spelling list.

Download answers PDF Print answers Back to worksheet

Year 5 · English · Spelling Lists

Spelling List 1: -able and -ible — Answers

Success Tutoring

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

Answer: comfortable

2.Write the word three times: reasonable

Answer: reasonable

3.Write the word three times: enjoyable

Answer: enjoyable

4.Write the word three times: valuable

Answer: valuable

5.Write the word three times: reliable

Answer: reliable

6.Write the word three times: adorable

Answer: adorable

7.Write the word three times: suitable

Answer: suitable

8.Write the word three times: possible

Answer: possible

9.Write the word three times: terrible

Answer: terrible

10.Write the word three times: horrible

Answer: horrible

11.Write the word three times: visible

Answer: visible

12.Write the word three times: sensible

Answer: sensible

13.Write the word three times: flexible

Answer: flexible

14.Write the word three times: responsible

Answer: responsible

15.Write the word three times: incredible

Answer: 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.

Answer: comfortable

17.Ten dollars is a price for a ticket.

Answer: reasonable

18.The camp was the most week of the year.

Answer: enjoyable

19.Keep items such as jewellery in a safe place.

Answer: valuable

20.Our old car is slow but very .

Answer: reliable

21.The baby wombat was completely .

Answer: adorable

22.That movie is not for young children.

Answer: suitable

23.Is it to finish the project by Friday?

Answer: possible

24.The food at the cafe was .

Answer: terrible

25.A smell came from the bin.

Answer: horrible

26.The stars were clearly on the dark night.

Answer: visible

27.It is to wear a helmet when you ride.

Answer: sensible

28.Gymnasts need to be strong and .

Answer: flexible

29.You are for feeding the dog this week.

Answer: responsible

30.The view from the mountain was .

Answer: incredible

Part C — Use the word

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

31.Write a sentence using comfortable.

Model answer: The new school shoes are surprisingly comfortable.

Any sentence that uses "comfortable" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

32.Write a sentence using reliable.

Model answer: My alarm clock is reliable, so I am never late.

Any sentence that uses "reliable" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

33.Write a sentence using possible.

Model answer: It is possible to see the comet tonight if the sky is clear.

Any sentence that uses "possible" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

34.Write a sentence using sensible.

Model answer: Wearing sunscreen at the beach is a sensible idea.

Any sentence that uses "sensible" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

35.Write a sentence using responsible.

Model answer: The captain is responsible for the whole team.

Any sentence that uses "responsible" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

36.Write a sentence using incredible.

Model answer: The acrobats put on an incredible show.

Any sentence that uses "incredible" correctly and spells it correctly is acceptable.

Part D — Test yourself

Ask a parent to read each word aloud. Write each word without looking at your list, then check your answers together.

37.Listen and write word 1:

Answer: comfortable

38.Listen and write word 2:

Answer: reasonable

39.Listen and write word 3:

Answer: enjoyable

40.Listen and write word 4:

Answer: valuable

41.Listen and write word 5:

Answer: reliable

42.Listen and write word 6:

Answer: adorable

43.Listen and write word 7:

Answer: suitable

44.Listen and write word 8:

Answer: possible

45.Listen and write word 9:

Answer: terrible

46.Listen and write word 10:

Answer: horrible

47.Listen and write word 11:

Answer: visible

48.Listen and write word 12:

Answer: sensible

49.Listen and write word 13:

Answer: flexible

50.Listen and write word 14:

Answer: responsible

51.Listen and write word 15:

Answer: incredible

Marking tips

Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.

Great work. Here's what to try next: