Reviewing prefixes (re-, over-, mis-, out-, co-, fore-, pre-, inter-, sub-, under-)
What does the prefix re- mean?
a) Before
b) Again
c) Under
Answer: b) Again
Example: “Rewrite” means “write again.”
(Fill in the gap)
She’s the artist ________ paintings are displayed in the museum.
Answer: whose
Example: “She’s the artist whose paintings are famous worldwide.”
(Multiple choice)
If someone says “Put your money where your mouth is,” they mean:
a) Stop talking and start acting
b) Save your money
c) Be careful with what you say
Answer: a) Stop talking and start acting
Example: “If you believe in this project, put your money where your mouth is and invest!”
(Fill in the gap)
He was ___________paid for his work, so he complained to the boss.
Answer: underpaid
Example: “Many workers feel underpaid for the amount they do.”
(Multiple choice)
Choose the correct sentence:
a) The man which lives next door is a doctor.
b) The man who lives next door is a doctor.
Answer: b) The man who lives next door is a doctor.
Example: “The man who lives next door is my teacher.”
(Fill in the gap)
If something is easy money, it means it was ________ to earn.
Answer: simple / quick
Example: “Selling lemonade was easy money for the kids.”
(Open-ended)
Use a word with the prefix co- in a sentence.
Answer: Example: “We co-wrote the article.” (co- = together)
(Open-ended)
Combine these sentences using a relative clause:
“The book is on the table. It belongs to John.”
Answer: “The book that belongs to John is on the table.”
Example: Same as answer.
(Open-ended)
What does the idiom throw money at something mean?
Answer: To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of finding a real solution.