Prefixes 2: Vocabulary and Pronunciation

More Prefixes with A

Prefix	Meaning
a, ac, ad, af, al, an, ap, as, at	to, toward, near, in addition to, by

These words use prefixes an- to at-.
Pronunciation tips: In these prefixes, A is usually pronounced with the schwa sound, the sound of U in up.
These prefixes are usually not stressed.
Note: Say A as in cat in apprehensive and ascertain.

Answer the questions to practice using the words.

1. Is there a town or city in your country that was annihilated by war or a natural disaster? Describe it.

2. How might a company choose to annihilate the competition? Provide an example.

3. Describe one situation or event when you might applaud loudly and another when you might applaud quietly.

4. Sometimes we talk about applauding someone’s efforts. We use this when a person is not exactly successful at something, but the person is trying. Can you think of a time with a relative or friend in which you might applaud the person’s efforts?

5. When you learn new vocabulary, is it easy for you to apply it? Why or why not?

6. Do you feel apprehensive at one of these times: before giving a presentation, before getting on an airplane, before competing in sports? Why or why not?

7. Is there any information that you will need to ascertain soon? Or did you ascertain new information recently?

8. Think of a project that took many hours (or it could be a project you are still working on). When you worked on this project, why did you sometimes set it aside?

9. Can you attest to the convenience or usefulness of a recent technology? Explain.

10. Do you usually try to atone for your mistakes with other people? If so, how might you do this?

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