Compound Words

Compound Words

Vocabulary Lesson

What is a compound word?

Two small words can be put together to form a new word

Vocabulary Lesson

Fire – A flame

Fly – An insect

Firefly – An insect which carries light with it

Firefly

Book – Reading material

Store – Place where they sell something

Bookstore – Store that sells books

Bookstore

Write the compound word that matches each clue

Vocabulary Quiz

Multiple Choice

Which word is not a compound word?

• firefly
• butterfly
• blueberry
• happiness

Multiple Choice

Which word below is a compound word?

• diamond
• featureless
• gemstone
• clarity

Multiple Choice

What 2 smaller words make up the compound word that names the picture?

• fish and tree
• tank and stones
• fish and tank
• fish

Multiple Choice

Which word is a compound word?

• camping

• children

• flipper

• fireplace

Multiple Choice

What compound word is in the picture?

• football
• basketball
• ball
• foot