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Prefixes hyper-, hypo-, extra-, extro-, over-, under-

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The drama queen _________________ when she broke her fingernail.

a)

overreacted

b)

underreacted

2.

Guinivere developed ______________ when she fell into the cold river.

a)

hyperthermia

b)

hypothermia

3.

_______________________ astronomy is the branch of astronomy concerned with objects outside the Milky Way galaxy.

a)

Extragalactic

b)

Undergalactic

4.

When a person has a severe allergy, they are ________________ to the allergen.

a)

hyposensitive

b)

hypersensitive

5.

As a preteen, it is very important that you apply deodorant to your _____________.

a)

Overarm

b)

Underarm

6.

A being from beyond Earth is an ______________________.

a)

extrovert

b)

extraterrestrial

c)

extraordinary

d)

extravagant

e)

extracurricular

7.

Activities that are outside of the regular school curriculum are ______________________.

a)

extrovert

b)

extraterrestrial

c)

extraordinary

d)

extravagant

e)

extracurricular

8.

Something that is out of the ordinary is ______________________.

a)

extrovert

b)

extraterrestrial

c)

extraordinary

d)

extravagant

e)

extracurricular

9.

Somebody with an outgoing personality is called an

______________________.

a)

extrovert

b)

extraterrestrial

c)

extraordinary

d)

extravagant

e)

extracurricular

10.

Something that costs more than is reasonable is ______________________.

a)

extrovert

b)

extraterrestrial

c)

extraordinary

d)

extravagant

e)

extracurricular

11.

Jack’s description of his busy day was largely hyperbole; in fact, very little had actually happened to him. Definition of hyperbole?

a)

accurate description

b)

exaggeration

c)

thoughtful interpretation

12.

The child could not sit still for more than a second; she was hyperactive. What is the definition to hyperactive?

a)

overly active

b)

too talkative

c)

quiet

13.

Divers wear insulated suits to prevent hypothermia when they are in cold water. (**hint: Health Fads**) What is the definition of the underlined word?

a)

extra oxygen

b)

low body temperature

c)

lack of energy

14.

If Abby does not eat frequent snacks to keep her blood sugar high enough, she gets hypoglycemic. What is the definition of the underlined word?

a)

good appetite

b)

lacking enthusiasm

c)

having low blood sugar