Prefix Over Quiz

What is the definition of the prefix 'over'?

• The prefix 'over' means 'before' or 'prior to'.

• The prefix 'over' means 'above' or 'too much' or 'extra'.

• The prefix 'over' means 'inside' or 'within'.

• The prefix 'over' means 'under' or 'below'.

What is the meaning of the word 'overpay'?

• To pay more than the required or expected amount.

• To not pay at all.

• To pay less than the required or expected amount.

• To pay exactly the required or expected amount.

What is the meaning of the word 'overeat'?

• To consume food in moderation or to eat just enough.

• To consume food in small quantities or to eat very little.

• To consume food in a balanced manner or to eat a healthy amount.

• To consume food in excess or to eat more than necessary.

What is the meaning of the word 'overestimate'?

• To estimate or judge something to be greater or more important than it actually is.

• To estimate or judge something to be smaller or less important than it actually is.

• To estimate or judge something to be equal or of the same importance as it actually is.

• To underestimate or judge something to be lesser or less important than it actually is.

Complete the sentence: When you ____, you eat more than you should.

• undereat

• overdrink

• oversleep

• overeat

Complete the sentence: If you ____ for a product, you pay more than the actual price.

• underpay

• overcharge

• undercharge

• overpay

What is the root word of overestimate?

• There is no root word

• overestimate

• over

• estimate

What does overdo mean?

• Not doing enough.

• Doing too much.

• Doing the bare minimum.

• Doing enough.

Fill in the blank with the correct word. My homework was ______ and I needed to turn it in.

• Overdue

• Overdo

• Overestimate

• Overrated

List all the words that you can think of that begin with the prefix over-