Latin and Greek Prefixes: Contra- and Hyper

Name: ______________________________
ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
Ω
Ω
Latin and Greek Prefixes:
≅
≅
Contra- and HyperΣ
Σ
any prefixes we use in English originally come from
Word Bank
Greek or Latin words. The prefix contra- is from a Latin
band
Θ
Θ
word meaning “against” or “opposition.” The prefix
bole
hyper- is from a Greek word meaning “over” or “excessive.” If you
critical
Χ understand what the prefix means, it will help you understand the
Χ
dict
meaning of the whole word. For example, the word active means
link
∆ “energetic” or “engaging in activity.” Combine hyper- with active,
∆
ry
and it becomes the word hyperactive. Based on its original meaning,
st
Φ hyperactive means “overly energetic” or extremely active.
Φ
thermia
sensitive
the list in the bank to make five different English words out of
Ψ Use
Ψ
ventilate
contra- and hyper-. You may add a suffix or change the spelling a little
needed. Write a sentence for each word you make and circle the
Ω ifword
Ω
you made with the prefix. Be sure to use words for both contra≅ and hyper-.
≅
Σ Sentences:
Σ
ϑ 1.
ϑ
Θ
Θ
Χ 2.
Χ
∆
∆
Φ 3.
Φ
Ψ
Ψ
Ω 4.
Ω
≅
≅
Σ 5.
Σ
Θ
Θ
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Name: ______________________________
ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
Ω
Ω
Latin and Greek Prefixes:
≅
≅
Contra- and HyperΣ
Σ
any prefixes we use in English originally come from
Word Bank
Greek or Latin words. The prefix contra- is from a Latin
band
Θ
Θ
word meaning “against” or “opposition.” The prefix
bole
hyper- is from a Greek word meaning “over” or “excessive.” If you
critical
Χ understand what the prefix means, it will help you understand the
Χ
dict
meaning of the whole word. For example, the word active means
link
∆ “energetic” or “engaging in activity.” Combine hyper- with active,
∆
ry
and it becomes the word hyperactive. Based on its original meaning,
st
Φ hyperactive means “overly energetic” or extremely active.
Φ
thermia
sensitive
the list in the bank to make five different English words out of
Ψ Use
Ψ
ventilate
contra- and hyper-. You may add a suffix or change the spelling a little
needed. Write a sentence for each word you make and circle the
Ω ifword
Ω
you made with the prefix. Be sure to use words for both contra≅ and hyper-.
≅
Σ Sentences:
Σ
ϑ 1.
ϑ
Student’s choice
Θ
Θ
Χ 2.
Χ
∆
∆
Φ 3.
Φ
Ψ
Ψ
Ω 4.
Ω
≅
≅
Σ 5.
Σ
Θ
Θ
ΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣϑΘΧ∆ΦΨΩ≅ΣΘΧ∆ΦΨ
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