Question

What is the meaning of the root -sum-, as in the word consume?

A) "take" or "use"
B) "in" or "within"
C) "warm" or "sunny"
D) "above" or "beyond"

Answer 1

A) "take" or "use"

Step-by-step explanation:

The verb consume derives from Latin consumere, which was formed from two elements: con meaning 'altogether' and sumere meaning 'take up'. Thus, option A would be the correct choice.