Question

Read the following words from the text and fill in the blanks with the correct words by taking clues from the meanings given below in the box.

overwhelm

overthrow

overrun

Meanings:

1. To take and seize control: ______
2. To invade or occupy an area in large numbers: ______
3. To flood or overpower someone or something emotionally: ______

Now, create a list of at least five other verbs that begin with ‘over’ and frame sentences of your own.

Answer 1

1. To take and seize control: overthrow
2. To invade or occupy an area in large numbers: overrun
3. To flood or overpower someone or something emotionally: overwhelm

Other verbs beginning with ‘over’:

1. Overcome: We must overcome our fears with courage.
2. Overtake: The car tried to overtake the bus on the highway.
3. Overeat: We should not overeat, especially at night.
4. Overwork: People should not overwork themselves without taking rest.
5. Overreact: We should not overreact to small problems.