Exploring the "Peri" Prefix

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📚 Part 1: Understanding "Peri" Words

The prefix "peri" means "around" or "near". Look at these words and their meanings:

1. Match each word to its correct meaning by drawing a line:

perimeter

periscope

period

periphery

the edge or outer area

a length of time

the distance around something

a device that lets you see around corners

2. Which word means "around the teeth"?

periodontal

perinatal

perimeter

3. A submarine uses a _____________ to see around while underwater.

4. The _____________ of our school playground is 200 metres.

5. Fill in the blanks with the correct "peri" word:

a) The doctor checked the baby's health during the _____________ care visit. (around birth time)

b) The flowers around the _____________ of the garden looked beautiful. (outer edge)

c) We walked around the entire _____________ of the football field. (distance around)

6. Circle the words that have the "peri" prefix:

perfect periscope person period perhaps perimeter perform periphery

7. Explain why the prefix "peri" (meaning "around") makes sense for the word "perimeter":

8. Write a sentence using the word "periscope":