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SUR/SUP. Unit 1 Lesson 4. Directional prefixes super-, sur -. These words use super-, sur -(on top of, over, above) as a prefix. Use the words “on top of,” “over,” or “above” to explain what they mean. Surface Superstructure Superimpose Surplus superior. Literal and Figurative.
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SUR/SUP Unit 1 Lesson 4
Directional prefixessuper-,sur- • These words use super-,sur-(on top of, over, above) as a prefix. Use the words “on top of,” “over,” or “above” to explain what they mean. • Surface • Superstructure • Superimpose • Surplus • superior
Literal and Figurative • Literal- Physically on top of (surtax is a tax literally on top of a price) • Figurative- Not physically above (superhero’s are not actually on top of your desk or on top of your house) Last week: Abduct a person-Literal or figurative? Abhor a movie-Literal or figurative?
super-,sur-Literal or Figurative? • Super-,sur- means “on top of,” “over,” or “above.” Decide which of these words uses a literally meaning and which uses a figurative meaning. • A superstar • A boss who supervises • The surface of your desk • Feeling super-duper • “super-sizing” french fries