Study the word list: Prefixes: per or pre? (copy)

These prefixes are often confused. Say the word aloud and listen carefully to the sound.

	prepare	She is working hard to prepare for her test.
	pretend	Please don't pretend that you didn't know the truth.
	prevent	Supermarkets are being encouraged to prevent wastage of food. *
	permit	I need a parking permit for my car.
	perfect	Is lying on a beach your idea of a perfect holiday?
	permanent	I'm hoping my job will be made permanent.
	permission	We will apply for permission to extend our house.
	persuade	Can I persuade you to have another slice of this cake?
	perform	To execute something is to carry it out or perform it.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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persuade

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