Answer Key
Verb prefixes
Use the words in brackets to form verbs. Use the following prefixes:
over-, under-, en-, un-, de-, re-
- My internet provider has been [undercharging] (charge) me for ages, but I didn't let them know because I wanted to keep the lower price as long as possible.
- The documentary was about a secret US plan to [overthrow] (throw) the Syrian government.
- Well, all that has been done, cannot be easily [undone] (do).
- First we have to [unpack] (pack) all the things.
- To be honest, I think you should [rewrite] (write) the essay.
- More girls are being [encouraged] (courage) to enter the technology field.
- Once a potential customer lands on your web site, everything about the site needs to [reassure] (assure) them.
- Bodies of living organisms begin to [decompose] (compose) shortly after death.
- It seems we [overestimated] (estimate) our abilities.
- We complained to the manager because the meat was clearly [undercooked, overcooked] (cook).
Some verbs for you to remember:
| Over- | Overestimate, overlook, overthrow, overgrow, overeat, overwork, overcharge |
|---|---|
| Under- | Underestimate, undercook, underline, underscore, underachieve, undercharge |
| En- | Encourage, endanger, enslave |
| Un- | Unpack, unwrap, undo, untie, unlock |
| De- | Decompose, defrost, decode, deconstruct |
| Re- | Redecorate, reassure, rebuilt, reconstruct, re-evaluate, rewrite, repaint |