Exploring Greek and Latin Elements of Size

The video tutorial explores Greek and Latin prefixes, focusing on micro, mega, hyper, and super. It provides examples of words using these prefixes and explains their meanings. The tutorial also discusses the comparison between hyper and hypo, as well as micro and macro, encouraging students to use dictionaries or online resources to understand word meanings better.

Which of the following is a Latin prefix?

• mega

• hyper

• micro

• super

What does the prefix 'micro' imply?

• beyond

• over

• small

• large

Which word uses the prefix 'mega' to indicate size?

• microscope

• megabyte

• supermarket

• hypersensitive

Which word is associated with a 'very small surgery'?

• microsurgery

• microcosm

• microfilm

• microscope

What is the meaning of 'hyper' in 'hypersensitive'?

• under

• beyond

• big

• small

What does 'mega' typically signify?

• under

• great or big

• small

• average

Which prefix means 'over or above'?

• mega

• micro

• hypo

• super

What is the opposite of 'micro'?

• macro

• mega

• super

• hyper

Which of the following is not a use of the prefix 'super'?

• superhero

• supermarket

• microscope

• superpower

What does 'hyper' in 'hyperbole' imply?

• average

• over or beyond

• under

• small