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5. Study the meanings of the prefixes listed in the table, and then fill in each blank in the sentences that follow with the word given in brackets by adding an appropriate prefix to it.

Prefix
Meaning
Example
counter-
opposing, corresponding
counteract, counterpart
inter-
between, among
interconnected, interrelated, international
out-
outside beyond, more than
outskirts outlive, outgrow
over-
too much
overcook, overact
under-
too little
underpay, underestimate

  1.An country does not have modern industries and usually has a low standard of living. (developed) 
  2.The southern city soon became as waves of people rushed to it from all parts of the country. (populated) 
  3.He managed to his fear of the darkness when he walked in the deserted street late at night. (grow) 
  4.Energy, population and environment are issues in rural development in Southeast Asia. (related) 
  5. Virtually every character in the movie has a real life . (part) 
 
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