β‘ In Part 3 (Word Formation), adjectives are a common test point. The tricky part? Choosing the right ending.
Examples youβll often see:
- -able / -ible β reliable, responsible
- -ous β dangerous, ambitious
- -ful β useful, careful
- -less β careless, hopeless
π Exam Coaching
- The endings look similar, but they are not interchangeable.
- -able / -ible is a classic trap: sometimes both words exist but with different meanings (dependable vs. responsible).
- Examiners love to test if you can recall the exact form quickly under pressure.
- One wrong letter = lost mark.
π Poll time:
Which ending do you find most confusing?