Un- and Re- at the Campsite
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Use a prefix to work out what a new word means.
The prefix un-
A prefix is a small word part added to the front of a word. The prefix un- means not. The word unfriendly means not friendly.
1.
A sign at the lake said the ice was unsafe. What does unsafe mean?
2.
Use the prefix un-. Write the word that means "not kind."
not kind =
3.
Read the sentence. Underline the word that means "not happy."
The prefix re-
The prefix re- means again. The word retell means tell again.
4.
Luis will reread his favorite camp story. What will Luis do?
5.
Ana tied her boot. It came loose, so she retied it. What did Ana do the second time?
6.
Write the word that means "build again."
build again =
Mix it up
Remember: un- means not, and re- means again.
7.
Match each word to its meaning.
8.
Does the prefix mean "not" or "again"? Sort the words.
9.
Write the word from the word bank that best completes each sentence.
Jo made a mistake in her story, so she will the last page.
The soup got cold, so Dad will it on the stove.
It is to take a toy from a crying friend.
The water bottle is empty, so Sam will it at the sink.
Pat did not win a single game all day. He felt .
10.
Which word has a prefix that means "not"?
11.
Pick a word that starts with un- or re-. Write what it means, then use it in a sentence about camping.