Question

Review the table below and answer the questions that follow.

Group I. If the root is a full word , the ending is usually -able.
Group II. When the root is a full word except for a final e , the forms usually are spelled with -able.
Group III. The suffix -able always follows i .
Group IV. When the root has other forms built on the letter a , the -able form is used.
Group V. When the root ends in hardc or g, -able is used.
Group VI. When the root is not a full word, -ible is used.
Group VII. When the word has an immediate -tion form, -ible is used.
Group VIII. When the root ends in ns , miss , or soft c or g , - ible is used.
Identify both the suffix, -able or -ible , the word person should have, as well as the mnemonic group rule number that applies to it.

Type the correct responses into the box. Use roman numerals for the mnemonic group.

What suffix should be added to the word person ?

Which mnemonic group does it belong to?

Answer 1

-able
Group IV