Words with re-

Key Notes:-

What Does ‘re-‘ Mean?

The prefix ‘re-‘ generally means again or back. It’s added to the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. Understanding ‘re-‘ can help you decipher the meaning of many new words.

Examples of Words with ‘re-‘

Word Rewrite Review Return Repeat Rebuild Retell

Meaning Write again Look at again Go back Say again Build again Tell again

Using ‘re-‘ Words in Sentences

Here are some tips and exercises to help you use ‘re-‘ words effectively:

Context is Key: Pay attention to the context of the sentence. The meaning of the ‘re-‘ word will change slightly depending on the sentence.

Sentence Examples:

• I need to rewrite my essay to improve its clarity.
• Let’s review the material before the test.
• Please return the book to the library when you are finished.
• Can you repeat the question, please?
• They had to rebuild their house after the storm.
• She asked her father to retell the story of his childhood.

Practice Exercises

Fill in the blanks with appropriate ‘re-‘ words:

1. The chef had to ______ the soup because it was too salty.
2. The company decided to ______ its product line to attract new customers.
3. After the accident, they had to ______ the car.
4. The teacher asked the students to ______ the chapter for homework.
5. We need to ______ our travel plans due to the weather.

Possible Answers:

1. re-make
2. re-design
3. re-pair
4. re-read
5. re-arrange

Further Exploration

Think of other words with the prefix ‘re-‘. How does the prefix change the meaning of the root word? Keep a list of these words and their meanings in your vocabulary notebook.

Summary

In these notes, we have explored the meaning of the prefix ‘re-‘, which generally indicates ‘again’ or ‘back’. We looked at several examples of words containing ‘re-‘, such as rewrite, review, and return, and how they function in sentences. Practice exercises were included to reinforce understanding and encourage effective usage of these words.

Let’s practice!