This Year 5 spelling worksheet set helps pupils practise words ending in -ably and -ibly, an important spelling pattern in the KS2 English curriculum. Children learn how many words ending in -ably come from root words ending in -able, such as comfortable → comfortably, while many words ending in -ibly come from root words ending in -ible, such as possible → possibly.
Across the differentiated worksheets, pupils practise common and useful adverbs including comfortably, possibly, reasonably, terribly, reliably, visibly, horribly, sensibly, suitably, probably, flexibly, noticeably, responsibly and remarkably. Activities include circling the correct spelling, completing root words with -ably or -ibly, sorting words into the correct spelling pattern, choosing suitable words to complete sentences, rewriting root words as adverbs and writing original sentences.
The worksheets are differentiated across three levels, making them suitable for mixed-ability Year 5 classes, small-group intervention, tutoring, homework or independent revision. The activities gradually build from spelling recognition and word completion to sentence-level application and independent writing, helping pupils understand both the spelling rule and how these words are used in context.
This resource is particularly useful for KS2 spelling practice, Year 5 English revision, SATs preparation and NAPLAN-style literacy practice, especially for pupils who need to strengthen spelling accuracy, word formation and vocabulary confidence.
What’s Included
This worksheet set includes:
3 differentiated Year 5 spelling worksheets
3 full answer sheets
Triangle, Circle and Square levels
A clear “Remember” box explaining -ably and -ibly endings
Spelling, sorting, sentence completion and sentence-writing tasks
Printable black-and-white layout
QR video support section
Skills Covered
Pupils will practise:
Recognising correct spellings of words ending in -ably and -ibly
Understanding the link between -able / -ably and -ible / -ibly
Completing words with the correct ending
Sorting words by spelling pattern
Using adverbs accurately in sentences
Expanding vocabulary
Writing original sentences using target spelling words
Improving proofreading and spelling accuracy
Example Words Included
comfortably
possibly
reasonably
terribly
reliably
visibly
horribly
sensibly
suitably
probably
flexibly
noticeably
agreeably
responsibly
believably
considerably
remarkably
This Year 5 spelling worksheet set helps pupils practise words ending in -ably and -ibly, an important spelling pattern in the KS2 English curriculum. Children learn how many words ending in -ably come from root words ending in -able, such as comfortable → comfortably, while many words ending in -ibly come from root words ending in -ible, such as possible → possibly.
Across the differentiated worksheets, pupils practise common and useful adverbs including comfortably, possibly, reasonably, terribly, reliably, visibly, horribly, sensibly, suitably, probably, flexibly, noticeably, responsibly and remarkably. Activities include circling the correct spelling, completing root words with -ably or -ibly, sorting words into the correct spelling pattern, choosing suitable words to complete sentences, rewriting root words as adverbs and writing original sentences.
The worksheets are differentiated across three levels, making them suitable for mixed-ability Year 5 classes, small-group intervention, tutoring, homework or independent revision. The activities gradually build from spelling recognition and word completion to sentence-level application and independent writing, helping pupils understand both the spelling rule and how these words are used in context.
This resource is particularly useful for KS2 spelling practice, Year 5 English revision, SATs preparation and NAPLAN-style literacy practice, especially for pupils who need to strengthen spelling accuracy, word formation and vocabulary confidence.
What’s Included
This worksheet set includes:
3 differentiated Year 5 spelling worksheets
3 full answer sheets
Triangle, Circle and Square levels
A clear “Remember” box explaining -ably and -ibly endings
Spelling, sorting, sentence completion and sentence-writing tasks
Printable black-and-white layout
QR video support section
Skills Covered
Pupils will practise:
Recognising correct spellings of words ending in -ably and -ibly
Understanding the link between -able / -ably and -ible / -ibly
Completing words with the correct ending
Sorting words by spelling pattern
Using adverbs accurately in sentences
Expanding vocabulary
Writing original sentences using target spelling words
Improving proofreading and spelling accuracy
Example Words Included
comfortably
possibly
reasonably
terribly
reliably
visibly
horribly
sensibly
suitably
probably
flexibly
noticeably
agreeably
responsibly
believably
considerably
remarkably
Image 1 of 1