Understanding the Prefix 'Re-'
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on the prefix 're-' and its meaning, with various question types to reinforce learning.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Understanding the Prefix 'Re-'
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand the prefix 're-'.
The Prefix 'Re-'
The prefix 're-' is a common group of letters added to the beginning of a word. When 're-' is added, it often changes the meaning of the word to 'again' or 'back'. For example, if you 'redo' your homework, you do it again. If you 'rewatch' a movie, you watch it again. Understanding prefixes like 're-' can help you figure out the meaning of many new words you encounter in your reading.
1. What does the prefix 're-' most often mean?
before
again
under
without
2. Which word means 'to heat something again'?
preheat
unheat
reheat
disheat
Complete each sentence with a word that uses the prefix 're-'.
1. I had to my essay because I made too many mistakes.
2. Please the book to the library when you are finished.
3. After the rain, we saw a beautiful in the sky.
4. The teacher asked us to the instructions before starting the test.
1. Explain in your own words what happens when you 'rebuild' something.
Match each word with its meaning.
1. reread
a. to make again
2. remake
b. to warm up again
3. reheat
c. to read again