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Determine which suffix corresponds to the following mnemonic aid. When the root is not a full word, use__

1. -able
2.-ible

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Answer:

2. -ible

Step-by-step explanation:

when the root is not a whole word you add -ible.

For example, edible; the root ed is not a full word, so the suffix -ible is used.

Enjoyable - the root enjoy is a full word, so the suffix -able is added.

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