How do word origins affect aspects of words like spelling and the formation of plurals? give specific examples.

We see steve stand shakily and head back to the defense table. he looks out onto the onlookers and sees his parents. his mother forces a smile and his father makes a fist and nods emphatically. we see steve sit down, start to pick up a glass of water, and have to put it down because his hand is shaking so badly. what can be determined from steve's actions? he loves his parents dearly. he feels very worried. he is not very thirsty. he did not tell the truth

Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family. what's the best way he can persuade his parents to say yes? a he can tell them that he will be sad and stay in bed if he can't go. b he can explain that the vacation will be educational and safe. c he can say that he'll hate his parents if they don't let him go. d he can ask them for the money that he needs for the trip.

Read this sentence. although the idea was foreign to me, i still thought i would give it a try.