Question

Complete the word in each sentence with a prefix from the box. out- over- under-. re- a) My alarm clock didn't go off, and so I ..... ...... slept this morning. b) Pete packed some shirts and socks, some ................ wear, and his jeans. c) It's very cold this morning, so wear your ................ coat. d) Our team was completely ................ played by the team from Wales. e) I've decided to ................ write my letter, because I made too many mistakes. f) Steve ................ cooked the meat, and it was burnt in places. g) I have to go to the library today and ................ new my ticket. h) The staff went on strike because they were ................ paid and overworked.

Answer 1

A) over B) under C) over D) over E) re F) over G) re H) under

Answer 2

a) My alarm clock didn't go off, and so I overslept this morning.

b) Pete packed some shirts and socks, some outerwear, and his jeans.

c) It's very cold this morning, so wear your overcoat.

d) Our team was completely outplayed by the team from Wales.

e) I've decided to rewrite my letter because I made too many mistakes.

f) Steve overcooked the meat, and it was burnt in places.

g) I have to go to the library today and renew my ticket.

h) The staff went on strike because they were underpaid and overworked.