Words with re-

Key Notes:-

What does ‘re-‘ mean?

The prefix ‘re-‘ means ‘again’ or ‘back’. It’s added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Think of it like a super power that words can have! It tells us that something is being done again, or is going back to a previous state.

For example:

Word with ‘re-‘: replay Meaning: to play againSo, ‘replay’ means to play again! See how ‘re-‘ changes the meaning?

Word: play Meaning: to enjoy an activity

More ‘re-‘ Words!

Here are some more words that use the prefix ‘re-‘. Let’s break them down:

• Rewrite: To write again.
• Return: To go back.
• Review: To look at something again.
• Recycle: To use something again after processing.
• Refill: To fill again.
• React: To act in response.

Time to Practice! 💪

Now, let’s use these ‘re-‘ words in sentences! Choose five words from the list above and write a sentence for each. Make sure your sentence shows that you understand the meaning of the word.

Example:

I need to rewrite my essay because it has too many mistakes.

Here are some sentence starters if you need some help:

• The teacher asked us to ____ the chapter before the test.
• Please ____ your water bottle at the fountain.
• I had to ____ the book to the library.
• The students ____ed positively to the fun lesson.
• We need to ____ our old newspapers and cans.

Summary

Today, we learned about the prefix ‘re-‘ and how it changes the meaning of words. Remember that ‘re-‘ usually means ‘again’ or ‘back’. We also practiced using ‘re-‘ words in sentences. Keep an eye out for more ‘re-‘ words as you read – you’ll be surprised how many there are!

Let’s practice!🖊️