Good afternoon, class! Last week we learned that the prefix “re-” means “to do again.” You all did a great job with new words like rewrite, rethink, and rebuild. Congratulations!
Let’s have some more fun! Here are this week’s words used in a sentence to help you understand the meaning:
1. Yes, that’s true. The original mission was in June. But since we were unable to catch a coelacanth we’re going to have to request in November.
2. Why would I resign? You already have my signature on the petition.
3. I totally screwed up my lines during the first take. So I had to react.
4. Losing one of my limbs is unfortunate, yes. But the doctors are confident they can rearm me with a prosthesis.
5. Just in case any of our Hot Bod ‘08 judges missed it in the first round, we would like you to reflex your muscles.
6. Let me tell you I was fine when I was in my 20s. Since then, ok, I’ve let myself go. But it’s my goal to refine myself - I joined Jenny Craig!
7. If we fixed it once, we can fix it again. I don’t know why it came apart, but we’ll just have to refuse it.
8. I know you just put it there. But I liked it better where it was. Would you please remove it?
9. It was an innocent remark. Sorry, I didn’t mean to trace over your line.
10. Are you serious?! I just tried on my new Mrs. Garrett wig for you five minutes ago. You really want me to remodel it?
Isn’t it wonderful how crystal-clear and consistent the English language is? There are only a few rules to learn, and all rules apply at all times.
There will be a quiz on Friday. Good luck! I’m sure you’ll do re-re-re-really well!
