3. September 26, 2011“Divide & Conquer”DirectionsWrite the meaning of the prefixes and bases in the blanks. Write the meaning of the whole word in the last blank.ObnoxiousObstreperousObstructionObstinateObtrudeObviousObligationOpposeOppressiveOpponentABCDEFGHIJ1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.
5. September 27, 2011“Combine & Create”DirectionsComplete each of the following sentences with the ob- word that best fits the context.ObnoxiousObstreperousObstructionObstinateObtrudeObviousObligationOpposeOppressiveOpponent
7. September 28, 2011“Read & Reason”DirectionsRead the following passage, paying special attention to the words beginning with the prefix ob- and its assimilated forms. Then answer the questions.ObnoxiousObstreperousObstructionObstinateObtrudeObviousObligationOpposeOppressiveOpponent
9. September 30, 2011“Extend & Explore”DirectionsWrite an informational piece using all of the words below. You may use them in any order, and you may also add suffixes to them. Draw a picture about some aspect of it. OpponentsObviousObfuscateObdurateObnoxious
11. October 3, 2011“Go for the Gold”DirectionsPart A : Add the correct form of prefix ob- to produce the word that matches the definition.Part B: Completeeach sentence with a word from the list.
Editor's Notes
Up against + put, place = hinder; resist; challengeUp against +harm=objectionable; offensive, extremely annoyingUp against +shout=strident ; noisy ; clamorousUp against + press= burdensome ; causing discomfort or miseryIn the way + build=blockage ; impedimentUp against , in the way +put, place=rival ; challengerUp against , in the way + stand= stubborn; unyieldingUp against + push , thrust=force upon others against their willUp against + way , road ,path= evident for all to seeUp against + bind , tie =a binding requirement or duty