Words with re-

Key Notes:-

Meaning of the Prefix:

Explain that “re-” means again or back, indicating repetition or reversal of action.

Examples: Provide examples of common words with “re-” such as:

• Replay: To play again.
• Restart: To start again.
• Review: To view again or assess.
• Return: To come or go back.

Common Words and Their Meanings:

• Recover: To get back something lost or taken away; to regain health.
• Revise: To look at or study again; to amend or alter.
• Reiterate: To say or do again repeatedly; to repeat.
• Respect: To regard again; to show consideration or honor again.
• Reflect: To bend or throw back light or sound; to think carefully or deeply about.

Usage:

Discuss how words with “re-” often imply repetition, restoration, or return to a previous state or action.

Word Formation:

Explore how “re-” attaches to verbs (e.g., rebuild, reevaluate) and sometimes to nouns (e.g., reunion, reconsider).

Contextual Understanding:

Help students understand how the prefix changes the meaning of the base word and its impact on sentence context.

Word Analysis:

Encourage students to analyze the meaning of new words they encounter with “re-” by breaking down their components.

Usage in Writing:

Practice using “re-” in sentences to reinforce understanding and demonstrate correct usage in written assignments.

Let’s practice!