We can add the letters –able to some verbs to make adjectives.
enjoy – enjoyable
laugh – laughable
work – workable
adapt – adaptable
drink – drinkable
manage – manageable
Look at these sentence examples to see how the verb becomes an adjective.
We can make this situation work. It will be a workable situation.
John will figure out how to adapt to his new job. He will become an adaptable employee.
Sam wants to enjoy his day off from school. He will have an enjoyable day.
Some verbs can take an -able ending to become adjectives.
▶It’s your turn. Add –able to the verb drink. Then put the new word into the blank in this sentence. Milk is a ______ liquid. That wasn’t too hard, was it?