Question

word study anglo - saxon suffix - some
a suffix is one or more syllables added to the end of a word to change its meaning. a few english suffixes come from old english, the language spoken by the anglo - saxon people who invaded england in the 5th century. the anglo - saxon suffix - some means “causing,” “tending to,” or “to a considerable degree.”
win + - some = winsome tending to win over, or to make others like one
lithe + - some = lithesome tending to be lithe, or flexible and able to bend easily
a. directions: complete each sentence, using the correct word from the list below. then, explain what each word means. use your knowledge of - some as well as the clues in the sentence.
lonesome worrisome adventuresome tiresome

1. tyler’s dad wasn’t too concerned when tyler wasn’t home right on time, but when he wasn’t home by dinner, his absence became very ____________.
2. i called all of my friends to hang out, but when i discovered that everyone was busy, i knew that i was in for a ____________ night by myself.
3. working on homework after my bedtime can be ____________ work.
4. my brother is very ____________ and is always seeking a thrill.

b. directions: in each sentence below, add the suffix - some to the underlined word and then rewrite the sentence.
example: the council members and citizens at our city council meetings liked to quarrel.
the council members and citizens at our city council meetings were quarrelsome.

1. the view at sunset from the top of the mountain filled me with awe.
2. mowing the lawn on a bright, summer day is such a burden.

Explanation:

1. Since Tyler's dad became worried when he wasn't home by dinner, "worrisome" (causing worry) fits.
2. Being alone for the night implies a "lonesome" (tending to be lonely) situation.
3. Working on homework after bedtime is tiresome (causing tiredness).
4. A person seeking a thrill is "adventuresome" (tending to seek adventure).

For part B, adding -some changes the words to describe the quality related to the base - word. "Awe" becomes "awesome" (causing awe) and "burden" becomes "burdensome" (causing a burden).

Answer:

1. worrisome; meaning: causing worry
2. lonesome; meaning: tending to be lonely
3. tiresome; meaning: causing tiredness
4. adventuresome; meaning: tending to seek adventure

B - 1. The view at sunset from the top of the mountain was awesome.
B - 2. Mowing the lawn on a bright, summer day is burdensome.