Spellzone is used by students aged seven to adult to improve their spelling, including those learning English as a foreign language and those with dyslexia.
Find out more >>
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. |
|
|
preview | Click 'preview' to see your document. |
|
|
predict | We were able to predict what would happen. * |
|
|
preserve | Making jam is a method used to preserve fruit. * |
|
|
prehistoric | In prehistoric times dinosaurs roamed the earth. |
|
|
premature | A premature baby is one born much earlier than normal. |
|
|
presume | Do not presume that I will agree with all you decide. |
|
|
pretend | Please don't pretend that you didn't know the truth. |
|
|
prevent | Brush your teeth every day to prevent decay. |
|
|
predominant | The predominant colour in her house is pink. |
|
|
permit | My bus pass will permit me to have cheap travel. |
|
|
perceive | To perceive something is to notice it. |
|
|
perfect | Is lying on a beach your idea of a perfect holiday? |
|
|
performance | The team’s performance was dismal. |
|
|
permanent | Temporary is the opposite of permanent. |
|
|
permission | We will apply for permission to extend our house. |
|
|
persecute | You should not persecute him because of his beliefs. |
|
|
persuade | Can I persuade you to have another slice of this cake? |
This public word list was created by Spellzone
* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Learn about these words in Unit 23. Prefixes: when letters need changing.
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Spelling games using the word list: Prefixes: per or pre?
Worksheets and activities using the word list: Prefixes: per or pre?
Spellzone is used by students aged seven to adult to improve their spelling, including those learning English as a foreign language and those with dyslexia.
Find out more >>
"I love your course..... you explain so much that I didn't know, forgot, or wasn't taught."
Adult student, USA
If you need help logging into your account, or you need more information, we are here to help.
Connect with us at: 
