Prefixes Worksheet

Re-
-Again/ back to

Refurnish
-To provide or supply again

Refurbish
-To renovate

Reuse
-To employ for some purpose/ put into service again

Restore
-To bring back to a former, original or normal condition

Recover
-To heal again or anew

Rebound
-To bound or spring back from force of impact
-To recover from discouragement

Redouble
-To double/ make twice as great

Recondition
-To restore to a good or satisfactory condition/ repair/ make over

Regain
-To get again
-To succeed in reaching again/ get back to

Rearrange
-To place in proper/ desired/ convenient order/ adjust properly


1. He recovered from his ill health.
2. The students rearranged their tables and chairs.
3. Tim reused the piece of paper as he was environmentally friendly.
4. The ball rebounded away from the board.
5. He redoubled his efforts and finally scored full marks in his test.
6. He regained his energy after resting for a while.
7. Tiger Woods restored his status as the Golfing Champion.
8. He refurbished his apartment.
9. He refurnished his shop.
10. Thorough safety checks are carried on every reconditioned stair lifts.