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.

box with words: bothersome, fearsome, meddlesome, quarrelsome
b. directions: use each of the following words in a complete sentence.

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

c. directions: the word doleful 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 doleful. 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 doleful. then, use the word in a sentence.

Explanation:

A.

1. The word "fearsome" means causing fear, which fits the context of a window - breaking sound at night.
2. "Lothsome" means repulsive, and buzzing gnats can be repulsive.
3. "Meddlesome" means interfering, which describes someone who listens in on phone calls.
4. "Quarrelsome" means given to quarreling, which is appropriate for kids who are always arguing.

B.

1. "It is irksome that some people are so inconsiderate."
2. "The barber has a lot of loathsome customers." (This sentence could be improved for naturalness, but it uses the word.)
3. "This old - fashioned computer is too cumbersome to use."
4. "The family picnic was a wholesome event."
5. "I visit my brother and his fearsome dog." (Again, could be refined for better natural language use.)

C. The root "dole -" has an archaic or less - common meaning related to suffering or grief. The suffix "-some" often means "characterized by" or "tending to". So "dolesome" means full of suffering or grief - like. Example sentence: "The old man told a dolesome tale of his lost love."

Answer:

A.

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

B.

1. It is irksome that some people are so inconsiderate.
2. The barber has a lot of loathsome customers.
3. This old - fashioned computer is too cumbersome to use.
4. The family picnic was a wholesome event.
5. I visit my brother and his fearsome dog.

C. The root "dole -" is related to suffering or grief, the suffix "-some" means characterized by. Sentence: The old man told a dolesome tale of his lost love.