Sydney R Finley

Can You See What I Mean Vol 2: the Letter a More Than an Article (Volume 2) Sydney R Finley

The letter A as a word, is the Indefinite Article and thus has its own meaning, when placed before a noun. As prefix, however, it is a completely different concept e.g. corn: maize; acorn: fruit of the oak tree; test:examination, evaluation; attest: to confirm. As a suffix, the same dramatic effect is observed; test: examination, evaluation; testa: seed coat. Since learning is both involuntary and spontaneous, these exercises are almost certain to provide positive outcomes in processing skills, research skills and social skill, as they are designed to arouse curiosity.