Question

word study
anglo-saxon suffix: -some
most english suffixes are latin, but a few come from old english, the language spoken by the anglo-saxon people who invaded england in the fifth century. the anglo-saxon suffix -some forms adjectives and means “causing,” “tending to,” or “to a large degree.” for example, toil means “hard work,” so the adjective toilsome means “causing hard work.”

a. directions: use the word parts to figure out the meaning of each word below. then, select the correct word from the list to complete each sentence. if you need help, check a dictionary.
awesome • worrisome • fearsome • bothersome • quarrelsome

1. we would have enjoyed the picnic more if there had not been so many ____ ants and flies.
2. the whole audience gasped when the ____ villain stepped onto the stage.
3. as we approached austin, we saw the ____ sight of the night skyline in the distance.
4. all these violent storms on the east coast are ____ to scientists and homeowners alike.
5. hoping for peace in the home, the parents separated the ____ sisters.

b. directions: match each word from part a with its definition by writing the correct letter on the line.

1. ____ awesome a. causing fright; dreadful; horrible
2. ____ worrisome b. inspiring great wonder or amazement
3. ____ fearsome c. tending to argue or disagree
4. ____ bothersome d. causing concern or anxiety
5. ____ quarrelsome e. annoying; irritating

Explanation:

Part A

1. Explanation for Question 1:

• The sentence is about ants and flies that are annoying during a picnic. The word "bothersome" means annoying or irritating.
• So the correct word is "bothersome".

1. Explanation for Question 2:

• A villain that makes the audience gasp should be frightening. The word "fearsome" means causing fright.
• So the correct word is "fearsome".

1. Explanation for Question 3:

• A night skyline in the distance that is impressive and causes wonder. The word "awesome" means inspiring great wonder or amazement.
• So the correct word is "awesome".

1. Explanation for Question 4:

• Violent storms would cause concern or anxiety to scientists and homeowners. The word "worrisome" means causing concern or anxiety.
• So the correct word is "worrisome".

1. Explanation for Question 5:

• Sisters that need to be separated for peace at home are likely to argue. The word "quarrelsome" means tending to argue.
• So the correct word is "quarrelsome".

Part B

1. Explanation for Question 1 (awesome):

• The definition of "awesome" is inspiring great wonder or amazement, which matches option b.
• So the match is 1 - b.

1. Explanation for Question 2 (worrisome):

• The definition of "worrisome" is causing concern or anxiety, which matches option d.
• So the match is 2 - d.

1. Explanation for Question 3 (fearsome):

• The definition of "fearsome" is causing fright; dreadful; horrible, which matches option a.
• So the match is 3 - a.

1. Explanation for Question 4 (bothersome):

• The definition of "bothersome" is annoying; irritating, which matches option e.
• So the match is 4 - e.

1. Explanation for Question 5 (quarrelsome):

• The definition of "quarrelsome" is tending to argue or disagree, which matches option c.
• So the match is 5 - c.

Part A Answers:

1. bothersome
2. fearsome
3. awesome
4. worrisome
5. quarrelsome

Part B Answers:

1. b
2. d
3. a
4. e
5. c

Answer:

Part A

1. Explanation for Question 1:

• The sentence is about ants and flies that are annoying during a picnic. The word "bothersome" means annoying or irritating.
• So the correct word is "bothersome".

1. Explanation for Question 2:

• A villain that makes the audience gasp should be frightening. The word "fearsome" means causing fright.
• So the correct word is "fearsome".

1. Explanation for Question 3:

• A night skyline in the distance that is impressive and causes wonder. The word "awesome" means inspiring great wonder or amazement.
• So the correct word is "awesome".

1. Explanation for Question 4:

• Violent storms would cause concern or anxiety to scientists and homeowners. The word "worrisome" means causing concern or anxiety.
• So the correct word is "worrisome".

1. Explanation for Question 5:

• Sisters that need to be separated for peace at home are likely to argue. The word "quarrelsome" means tending to argue.
• So the correct word is "quarrelsome".

Part B

1. Explanation for Question 1 (awesome):

• The definition of "awesome" is inspiring great wonder or amazement, which matches option b.
• So the match is 1 - b.

1. Explanation for Question 2 (worrisome):

• The definition of "worrisome" is causing concern or anxiety, which matches option d.
• So the match is 2 - d.

1. Explanation for Question 3 (fearsome):

• The definition of "fearsome" is causing fright; dreadful; horrible, which matches option a.
• So the match is 3 - a.

1. Explanation for Question 4 (bothersome):

• The definition of "bothersome" is annoying; irritating, which matches option e.
• So the match is 4 - e.

1. Explanation for Question 5 (quarrelsome):

• The definition of "quarrelsome" is tending to argue or disagree, which matches option c.
• So the match is 5 - c.

Part A Answers:

1. bothersome
2. fearsome
3. awesome
4. worrisome
5. quarrelsome

Part B Answers:

1. b
2. d
3. a
4. e
5. c