SS2 English Language

Preservative Prefixes

Overview

Students should be able toIdentify the basic root words Pronounce the words correctly. Discuss the meaning of the words. Use the words in forming sentences. Write the words and still preserve the meaning.

What you'll learn
  • Preservative prefixes ‘Re’ as in:
  • Work – rework
  • Examine – reexamine
  • Affirm – reassure
  • Consider – reconsider
  • Count – recount
  • Cast – recast
  • Elect – re-elect
  • Form – reform etc.