Question

the anglo-saxon suffix -some
the suffix -some usually means \like\ or \tending to cause,\ as in burdensome. this suffix turns nouns or verbs into adjectives.
directions: beside each adjective write the letter of the phrase it describes.

1. lonesome
2. adventuresome
3. meddlesome
4. tiresome
5. worrisome.

a. a thrill - seeking person
b. someone who pries into other peoples business
c. a duty that is repetitive and dull
d. a situation that causes concern
e. a place that is deserted or remote

Explanation:

1. lonesome: The suffix -some turns the noun "lone" (meaning alone) into an adjective. A place that is deserted or remote is "lonesome", so it matches option e.
2. adventuresome: The suffix -some turns the noun "adventure" into an adjective. A thrill - seeking person is "adventuresome", so it matches option a.
3. meddlesome: The suffix -some turns the verb "meddle" (meaning to interfere) into an adjective. Someone who pries into other people's business is "meddlesome", so it matches option b.
4. tiresome: The suffix -some turns the verb "tire" (meaning to make weary) into an adjective. A duty that is repetitive and dull is "tiresome", so it matches option c.
5. worrisome: The suffix -some turns the verb "worry" into an adjective. A situation that causes concern is "worrisome", so it matches option d.

Answer:

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