Unit 1A: Prefixes - Across and Through (via and per)

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'via' mean?

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The prefix 'via' means 'by way of' or 'through'.

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What does the prefix 'per' mean?

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The prefix 'per' means 'through' or 'by means of'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'via'.

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An example is 'viaduct', which means a bridge that carries a road or railway over a valley.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'per'.

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An example is 'perceive', which means to become aware of something through the senses.

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'dialect : accent'?

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A dialect is a type of accent; both relate to variations in speech.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'diaphragm : abdomen'?

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The diaphragm is a muscle that is part of the abdomen.

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What is the relationship in the analogy 'mind : perceives'?

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The mind is the part of a person that perceives or understands.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.