-hyper-, -super-

The root word -hyper- means

• against

• between among

• above, over, more

• large, great

The root words -super-, -supr-, -sur- mean

• forward/before

• above, over, more

• to/toward

• between/among

Hyperbole means------

• an intentional statement or exaggeration

• high temperature

• oversee

• additional charge or tax

Surplus means_________

• of the highest order

• excessively critical

• more than what is needed.

• extreme tension

Find the word that means the same or nearly the same as surplus

• materials

• inadequate

• abundance

• least

Find the word that means the same or nearly the same as supervise

• direct

• submit

• children

• increase

The thermometer showed she had __________.

• hyperbole

• hyperthermia

• supernatural

• surcharge

Will you _________the children while I run a short errand?

• surcharge

• supervise

• hyperbole

• superimpose

He is a _________swimmer; the best in his class.

• superlative

• hypercritical

• surplus

• hyperbole

Speaking before an audience gives me________.

• surcharge

• surplus

• hypertension

• supernatural