word study root words

Finish this analogy: over:under::______:______

• hyper:hypo

• hypo:hyper

• more:hyper

• less:hypo

This disorder is caused when your thyroid gland is more productive than normal.

• hyperthyroidism

• hypoglossal

• hypertension

• hypothyroidism

If someone uses a hypoglossal method of taking your temperature, where are they putting the thermometer?

• in your ear

• on your forehead

• over your tongue

• under your tongue

You are a scientist. You are wondering what would happen if you mix two liquids together. You have an idea you want to try. What do you make first?

• hyperbole

• hypocrisy

• hypertension

• hypothesis

Salvador doesn't ever stretch the exact facts in his writing. What does he most likely not use?

• hypothyroidism

• hyperbole

• hypertension

• hypocrisy

Carmen's big brother was always putting her down. He made her feel like she couldn't do anything right because he was so______.

• hypercritical

• hypocritical

• hypersensitive

• hyposensitive

The rescued diver was quickly wrapped in many heat blankets. He must have been suffering from ______.

• hypothermia

• hypotension

• hypertension

• hyperthermia

Patti is not the least bit ______. She can sit still and read a book for hours.

• hypersensitive

• hypodermic

• hyperactive

• hypercritical

People who suffer from ______ must take medicine to lower their blood pressure.

• hypotension

• hypertension

• hypoglycemia

• hyperglycemia

People who suffer from ______ must take medicine to lower their blood pressure.

• hypotension

• hypertension

• hypoglycemia

• hyperglycemia