The activities are based on the text: Mahnke, M. K, & Duffy, C. (1996). The Heinemann ELT TOEFL Preparation Course. Oxford, UK: Heinemann.
Directions:
RESOURCES:
Dictionary of Latin & Greek Words in Modern English Vocabulary (Put the prefix or root in the search area to find many words and definitions for it.).
Student | Prefixes for amount | Meaning | Example Words (copy from handout) |
3 additional Example Words |
For 2 of the words, give a definition, using the meaning of the prefix and highlight it. |
For one of the words, copy a sentence from the concordance with your word. | For one word, write your own simple sentence, showing the root meaning. | Comments | Evaluation |
Dalal |
extra- |
excessive (too much) |
extravagant |
extrasensory.
extravagance .
extreme. extraordinary |
extrasensory : additional
extravagance: Excessive or wasteful spending of money. |
Much more damaging to Dyson's credibility, however, is his belief in extrasensory perception, sometimes called "psi". Scientific AmericanJan 8, 2011 |
The Extravagance of weddings is a popular topic. | good words, examples, and sentences! | |
hyper- | too much | hyperactive |
hypersensitivity
hyperactive.
hyperalgesia. |
hyperactive : too much active; such as, the inability to relax or to sit quietly.
hyperalgesia: A reference to too much sense of pain |
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good words (#1 and 2), examples, and sentences | ||
hypo- | too little | hypoglycemic |
hypoactive.
hypocryalgesia.
hypogamy. |
hypoactive : Less than normally active or under active.
hypocryalgesia: too little feeling of pain when exposed to cold.
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In “hypoactive delirium,” they’re lethargic, sleepy and not making eye contact.Confusion and disorganized thinking: Can they track a conversation? |
It is nice easier to have a hypoactive child. |
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omni- | all, every | omnicole |
ante omnia
omniarch
omnicole. 1. omniscent 2. omnipotent |
ante omnia : Before all things.First of all. omniarch: A ruler of all things. omnicole: Living every where or in all places. 1. all-knowing 2. all-powerful |
The exposition above is delivered not by an omniscient narrator but as gossip. To be omniscient is to know everything. This often refers to a special power of God. |
ante Omnia we have to discuss our problems. |
Please see the words in red, which are much more common. | 4.7 / 5 points | |
Amani | out- | surpassing |
outdo outperform |
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pene- | almost |
peninsula (almost/half island) penultimate (almost last) |
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ultra- | beyond |
ultramodern ultraconservative ultraliberal |
1- ultimo 2- ultimatum 3- penultimate |
1- in or of the month preceding the present one.
3- next to the last. |
Dear Sir,—Your esteemed favor of the 15th ultimo was duly received. | This part is penultimate. | |||
under- |
less than |
underweight underestimate |
Homework, Amani! | 0 / 5 points |
Prefixes for Relationship of together or separate
Prefixes that make a judment
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