Question

word study anglo - saxon suffix - some
a. directions: select the correct word from the box on the right to complete each sentence.

1. the sound of a window breaking in the middle of the night is a very ______ sound!
2. the ______ gnats kept buzzing by our ears.
3. my sister is so ______, she often silently listens in on my phone calls.
4. our neighbors kids are so ______, we can often hear them arguing late into the night.

b. directions: use each of the following words in a complete sentence.

1. irksome
2. toothsome
3. cumbersome
4. wholesome
5. loathsome

c. directions: the word dolesome contains a word root, -dole-, that possesses a meaning that is not obvious at first glance. using a college - level dictionary, identify the origin of the word dolesome. on the lines below, explain how the meaning of the word root, -dole-, and the suffix, -some, provide insight into the meaning of the word dolesome. then, use the word in a sentence.

Explanation:

1. For part A, match the context - a window breaking is scary (fearsome), gnats are annoying (irritating, meddlesome fits as they are bothersome), a sister listening in is meddlesome, and arguing kids are quarrelsome.
2. For part B, sentences are formed based on the meaning of each word. 'Irksome' means annoying, 'toothsome' means appetizing, 'cumbersome' means bulky or difficult to handle, 'wholesome' means healthy or good - for - you, 'loathsome' means repulsive.
3. For part C, the word 'dolesome' has the root '-dole -' which is related to sorrow or grief, and the suffix '-some' which makes it an adjective. So 'dolesome' means causing sorrow.

Answer:

A.

1. fearsome
2. meddlesome
3. meddlesome
4. quarrelsome

B.

1. The constant noise from the construction site is irksome.
2. The freshly - baked pie looked toothsome.
3. The large, heavy suitcase was cumbersome to carry.
4. A balanced diet is wholesome for your body.
5. The smell coming from the garbage was loathsome.

C. The root '-dole -' is related to sorrow and the suffix '-some' makes it an adjective indicating a quality. So 'dolesome' means causing sorrow. Sentence: The old, abandoned house had a doleful and dolesome air about it.