Is 'RE' a vowel or a consonant?

The letter RE is a consonant in the English alphabet. It is used to form the structure of syllables alongside vowels.

What are some common words that start with RE?

Some common words starting with RE include Ready, Reckoning, Remember. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

What is the longest word starting with RE?

There are many long words starting with RE, often found in scientific or medical terminology. Exploring our RE-words by length list above can help you find high-value words for word games.

Are there any two-letter words starting with RE for Scrabble?

Yes, there are usually valid two-letter words starting with RE that are accepted in Scrabble. These short words are incredibly useful for clearing your rack and scoring parallel points.

How is the letter RE pronounced in American English?

In American English, the letter RE is pronounced with its distinct alphabetical sound. However, its pronunciation can change slightly depending on its position in a word and the letters surrounding it.

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All Words Starting With RE

Ready Adjective, Verb Reckoning Noun Remember Verb Respect Noun, Verb Responsibility Noun Result Noun, Verb

RE Words by Length

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Length	Common Words	Scrabble Point Value Avg
5 Letters	READY	5 - 10 pts
6 Letters	RESULT	6 - 12 pts
7 Letters	RESPECT	7 - 14 pts
8 Letters	REMEMBER	8 - 16 pts

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1. What is the origin of the word 'ready'?

Latin 'redimere' (to buy back) Old English 'gerǣde' (prepared) French 'radis' (root) Greek 'rhythmos' (rhythm)

2. Where does the primary stress fall in 'reckoning'?

First syllable Second syllable Third syllable Evenly across all syllables

3. What part(s) of speech can the word 'respect' be?

Noun only Verb only Noun and Verb Adjective only

4. What does 'a reckoning with the past' mean?

A calculation of past expenses A confrontation with difficult history A return to earlier times A summary of past events

5. What is the noun form of 'remember' meaning 'a memory' or 'the act of remembering'?

Remembrance Rememberance Memorization Reminder

6. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding the verb form?

She readied to leave. She readied herself to leave. She readied for leave. She readying to leave.

7. What is the difference between 'result' and 'consequence'?

They mean exactly the same thing. Result is neutral; consequence usually implies a negative outcome. Result is only for science; consequence is for law. Result is a verb; consequence is a noun.

8. What part of speech is the word 'responsibility'?

Verb Adjective Noun Adverb

9. Which sentence uses 'result' correctly as a verb?

The injury resulted to a broken leg. The injury resulted in a broken leg. The injury resulted a broken leg. The injury resulted from a broken leg.

10. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding countability?

The result are in. We are waiting for the result of the exams. The results were published. I have much results.

11. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding countability?

I have many responsibility. Her job involves several responsibilities. The responsibility are heavy. She has much responsibilities.

12. What does the phrase 'remember to do' mean?

To have a memory of doing something To not forget to do a future task To think about the past To remind someone else

13. What is the origin of the word 'result'?

Latin 'resultare' (to spring back) Greek 'res' (thing) French 'resulter' (to happen) Old English 'ræs' (rush)

14. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'responsibility'?

Do responsibility Make responsibility Take responsibility Have a responsibility

15. What does the phrase 'with all due respect' mean?

I fully agree with you I politely but firmly disagree I have no opinion I demand admiration

16. What part(s) of speech can the word 'ready' be?

Noun only Adjective only Adjective and Verb Adverb and Adjective

17. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'remember'?

Remember weather Remember correctly Remember metal Remember speed

18. What is the correct preposition: 'I take full responsibility ___ the mistake.'

to of for about

19. How is the word 'ready' pronounced in American English?

reed-EE RED-ee (stress first syllable) RAY-dee REH-dee

20. How many syllables does the word 'responsibility' have?

Four Five Six Seven

21. Which sentence uses 'responsibility' correctly?

It is my responsibility of cleaning. It is my responsibility to clean. He is a responsibility person. I take responsibility to the error.

22. How is the word 'result' pronounced in American English?

RE-sult (stress first syllable) ri-ZULT (stress second syllable) ree-SULT RAH-sult

23. Which word is an antonym for 'responsibility'?

Duty Obligation Irresponsibility Accountability

24. Which word is an antonym for 'remember'?

Recall Memorize Forget Retain

25. What is the origin of the word 'respect'?

Latin 'respectus' (act of looking back) Greek 'respektos' (honor) French 'respecter' (to obey) German 'respekt' (fear)

26. How is the word 'remember' pronounced in American English?

RE-mem-ber (stress first syllable) ri-MEM-ber (stress second syllable) ri-mem-BER (stress third syllable) REE-mem-ber

27. Which preposition correctly completes: 'The flood resulted ___ the heavy rain.'

in to from with

28. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

He is very respect. I respect to your decision. They went to their respective homes. I have respect on my teacher.

29. Which sentence uses 'respect' correctly as a verb?

I respect to your opinion. I respect your opinion. I respect about your opinion. I respect on your opinion.

30. Which sentence uses 'remember' correctly to describe a past memory?

I remember to lock the door. I remember locking the door. I remember to locking the door. I remember lock the door.

31. In 'by my reckoning, we will arrive by noon,' what does 'reckoning' mean?

Judgment Calculation or estimate Confrontation Punishment

32. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'result'?

Result weather End result Result metal Result speed

33. Which preposition most commonly follows 'reckoning' when referring to confronting something?

about for with at

34. What is the origin of the word 'remember'?

Latin 'rememorari' (to remember again) Greek 'mneme' (memory) French 'oublier' (to forget) German 'denken' (to think)

35. Which sentence uses 'ready' correctly?

I am ready to going. I am ready for eat. I am ready to eat. I am ready for go.

36. How many syllables does 'reckoning' have?

One Two Three Four

37. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'respect'?

Respect weather Earn respect Respect metal Respect speed

38. Which preposition correctly completes: 'She has great respect ___ her mentor.'

on to for about

39. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

By his reckoning, the trip takes two hours. By his reckon, the trip takes two hours. By his reckoningly, the trip takes two hours. His reckoning is recklessly.

40. What part of speech is the word 'remember'?

Noun Adjective Verb Adverb

41. Which word is an antonym for 'respect'?

Esteem Honor Contempt Admire

42. What is the adjective form of 'respect' meaning 'showing deference'?

Respectable Respectful Respecting Respected

43. Which word is an antonym for 'result' in a cause-and-effect relationship?

Outcome Effect Cause Consequence

44. Which of the following is a common collocation with 'ready'?

Ready weather Ready-made Ready metal Ready speed

45. What does the phrase 'get ready' mean?

To finish something To prepare oneself for something To wait patiently To cancel a plan

46. What is the difference between 'ready to' and 'ready for'?

They mean the same thing. Ready to is for verbs; ready for is for nouns. Ready to is for nouns; ready for is for verbs. Ready to is past tense.

47. Which word is a synonym for 'reckoning' in the sense of facing consequences?

Calculation Accountability Estimate Tally

48. What does the phrase 'as a result' mean?

Because of this In order to Despite this Regarding this

49. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

He is more readier than me. The food is already to eat. Are you ready for the test? I am ready for go.

50. Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding the difference between 'remember' and 'remind'?

Please remember me to call the bank. Please remind me to call the bank. Please remember to me to call the bank. Please remind to call the bank.