Grade 7 Compound Words Flashcard

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grandfather

Answer explanation

The answer is grandfather. The father of my mother or father is a man.

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sunscreen

Answer explanation

The best answer is sunscreen. Sunscreen creal protects our skin and a suntan is what we get after the sun bronzes our skin.

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snowstorm

Answer explanation

The best answer is snowstorm. A snowman is a figure made of snow to look like a man. A snowstorm is a storm during which a lot of snow falls to the ground from the clouds above.

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blacksmith

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The answer is a blacksmith. A blackboard is a large slate on which you write with chalk.

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lighthouse

Answer explanation

Firelight is not bright enough generally to guide ships safely into ports. But a lighthouse is.

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wilderness

Answer explanation

Wilderness is the best answer because it means the habitat. Wildlife is the animals themselves.

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Large shared meal?

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potluck

Answer explanation

Pottage is one dish like hot cereal. But a potluck is a bog meal shared by many and to which most bring foods they have each prepared.

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shirtless

Answer explanation

Shirtless might describe a native American not wearing a shirt. A shirtmaker is a person who makes or sews shirts.

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teapot

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A teapot is a kettle in which we boil water to make tea. A teacup is a small vase form which we drink hot tea.

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touchdown

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A touchpad is like a mouse or a smart screen with electronics. A touchdown is when an American football player scores by crossing the endzone line holding the football securely.