-able, -ible and -ousGrade 5 English for Kids
Comfortable, possible, famous! Endings that describe.
-able, -ible and -ous teaches fifth graders that -able and -ible mean can be, and -ous means full of. Kids learn which ending to use and type words like comfortable, visible and famous in sentences.
- Grade 5 · Ages 10–11
- 4 games
- 27 practice questions
- About 15 min
- Hear and Type
- Able, Ible or Ous?
- What Does It Mean?
- Describing Sentences
English typing course · Grade 5
-able, -ible and -ous · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
The suffixes -able and -ible mean can be, and -ous means full of. Learn which ending to use and type them in sentences.
- Hear and Type
- Able, Ible or Ous?
- What Does It Mean?
- Describing Sentences
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Spelling choices
Choosing between -able and -ible is a common spelling challenge, and patterns make it easier.
Word meanings
Knowing the suffix helps kids understand new words like breakable or courageous.
Descriptive writing
These adjectives help kids describe people, places and ideas in more detail.
Inside -able, -ible and -ous
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Hear and Type
Listen and type each describing word. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Able, Ible or Ous?
Type the missing ending. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
What Does It Mean?
Hear the meaning, then type the word. Hear a word and type it. (6 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
Describing Sentences
Type sentences with these describing words. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)
Word list
Grade 5 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- comfortable(adjective)
- enjoyable(adjective)
- valuable(adjective)
- possible(adjective)
- terrible(adjective)
- flexible(adjective)
- famous(adjective)
- dangerous(adjective)
- nervous(adjective)
- edible(adjective)
- curious(adjective)
- breakable(adjective)
- enormous(adjective)
- visible(adjective)
- generous(adjective)
- “The couch is very comfortable.”
- “It is possible to finish today.”
- “The famous author signed books.”
- “Climbing cliffs can be dangerous.”
- “My generous neighbor shared cookies.”
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
Describe things around the house with these suffixes: washable socks, edible snacks, a dangerous step. Your child spells each word.
-able, -ible and -ous · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
-able, -ible and -ous is a grade 5 english course for kids ages 10–11. That is Year 6 english in the UK and Year 5 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
The suffixes -able and -ible mean can be, and -ous means full of. Learn which ending to use and type them in sentences. Along the way they practice: Hear and Type; Able, Ible or Ous?; What Does It Mean?; Describing Sentences.
How long does the course take?
About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
-able, -ible and -ous is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
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