

This Grade 4 English worksheet helps students understand how the prefix re- changes the meaning of words. Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a base word to create a new meaning. The prefix re- commonly means “again” or “back.” Learning prefixes helps students decode unfamiliar words, expand vocabulary, and improve reading comprehension.
In this engaging worksheet, learners will practice identifying how the prefix re- functions in different contexts. They will explore words like rebuild, replay, refill, and rewind to see how the meaning changes when the prefix is added.
The exercises are carefully designed to strengthen vocabulary skills, grammar understanding, and contextual reasoning. Students will identify correct meanings, categorize words based on the prefix meaning, and apply the words in sentences.
This worksheet is ideal for Grade 4 students, teachers, homeschoolers, and parents who want to build strong vocabulary foundations.
Prefixes help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words quickly. When students learn that the prefix re- means again or back, they can easily infer the meaning of many new words such as rewrite, rebuild, or replay. This improves reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary development.
Exercise 1 – True or False: Identify whether statements about re- words are correct.
Exercise 2 – Sorting Activity: Categorize words based on whether re- means again or back.
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks: Complete sentences with words that match the meaning given.
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions: Select the correct re- word based on the definition.
Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing: Use given re- words to write meaningful sentences.
Exercise 1 – True or False
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. False
8. True
9. True
10. True
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Again:
reconnect
repaint
rearrange
redo
restart
reopen
refill
rebuild
revisit
replay
reread
Back:
rewind
revert
repay
recover
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. repurchase / redeem (buy back)
2. rearrange
3. revert
4. rebound
5. return
6. reposition / rearrange
7. retry
8. reread / restudy
9. recreate / rebuild
10. restart / replay
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice
1. a) reorganize
2. c) repaint
3. b) reconsider
4. a) recheck
5. d) reenter
6. d) retry
7. c) restudy
8. a) relocate
9. a) replay
10. b) refill
Exercise 5 – Sample Sentences
Reorganize
a. The teacher asked us to reorganize the books on the shelf.
b. I need to reorganize my notes before the test.
Repaint
a. We will repaint the classroom walls next week.
b. My father decided to repaint the old chair.
Reread
a. I reread the story to understand it better.
b. The teacher asked us to reread the paragraph.
Replay
a. We replayed the match highlights on TV.
b. The coach asked the team to replay the move.
Rebuild
a. Workers will rebuild the bridge after the storm.
b. The villagers helped rebuild the damaged houses.
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The prefix re- usually means “again” or “back,” such as in words like rewrite (write again) and return (come back).
Learning prefixes helps students understand new words, improve vocabulary, and strengthen reading comprehension skills.
Students can practice by identifying prefix words, sorting them by meaning, and using them in sentences.