Question

A. Fill in the table with the meaning conveyed by each prefix and three words starting with
prefix.
1. hyper-
2. pro-
3. multi-
4. over-
5. micro-
6. auto-
7. anti-
8. retro-
9. intro-
10. trans-
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Answer 1

Answer:

hypertension

probability

multicoloure

overjoyed

microorganisms

automatic

antidepressants

Answer 2

1) Hyper- (excessive)

eg. hyperactive, hypermarket, hyperrealism

2) Pro- (in favour of or towards)

eg. pro-government, pro-life, pro-revolutionary

3) Multi- (multiple/many)

eg. multicultural, multinational, multipurpose

4) Over- (too much)

eg. overindulge, overprotective, overstay

5) Micro- (small)

eg. microbiology, microchip, microwave

6) Auto- (self)

eg. autobiography, autocracy, autopilot

7) Anti- (against)

eg. antibody, antisocial, antipathy

8) Retro- (behind/backward)

eg. retrospective, retroactive, retrograde

9) Intro- (inwards)

eg. introvert, introject, introspection

10) Trans- (across)

eg. transmit, transgender, transatlantic

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