Studying Prefixes: "Super" and "Sub"

(v.) to bring under control

• submerge

• subconscious

• subway

• subdue

Answer explanation

subdue: (v.) to bring under control

submerge: (v.) to put under water

(adj) splendid; excellent; beyond (above) the expected

• surtax

• superb

• subject

• superimpose

below the freezing point

• submerge

• superintendent

• subway

• subfreezing

Which of the following is a definition of subordinate?

• a watercraft that stays underwater

• a person who is under someone else in rank or importance

• under the skin

• not fully aware

"A quantity or amount over and above what is actually needed; extra" is known as a __.

• surtax

• surprise

• superior

• surplus

It is nearly impossible to drive when you visit New York City. Therefore, it is better to use the train or __ when you visit NYC.

• subway

• subirrigate

• surcharge

• submarine

Answer explanation

A subway is a passageway under the ground.

A subway is an electric underground railway.

When the Titanic sank in 1912, it became ___.

• subconscious

• subcutaneous

• submarine

• submerged

Answer explanation

To submerge something is to put it under water.

As a noun, this word refers to a class (i.e. Math, ELA). As a verb for this unit, this word refers to the ability "to put under someone else's control."

• subconscious

• subject

• subdue

• superimpose

Answer explanation

Subject (v.): to put under someone else's control.

The lung is a ___ organ. It is located under the skin.

• superb

• subcutaneous

• submarine

• surreal

Answer explanation

Subcutaneous means "under the skin."

My birthday package finally came in the mail! It was a great __!

• surprise

• superior

• superb

• surcharge