Compound Nouns Write-A-Rama

Identify and type the compound noun in the sentence. 

The puppy dog wagged its tail as it played with its toy.

Identify and type the compound noun in the sentence.   

The kangaroo pouch is a safe place for its young to grow.

Identify and type the compound noun in the sentence.

The dolphin pod swam gracefully through the ocean.

Identify and type the compound noun in the sentence.

The crocodile jaw snapped shut on its prey.

Identify and type the compound noun in the sentence.

The penguin chick huddled with its siblings for warmth.

Identify and type the compound noun in the sentence.

The snakeskin shed as it grew larger.

Answer explanation

Both "snake skin" and "snakeskin" are correct compound nouns, but they have slightly different meanings and usage.

"Snake skin" refers to the skin of a snake as a physical material, such as when you say "The snake skin shed as it grew larger" in reference to the outer layer of skin that snakes shed periodically.

"Snakeskin" is a type of leather that is made from the skin of a snake, which has been processed and treated to create a durable material that is often used in fashion and accessories. So, when you use "snakeskin" as a compound noun, it generally refers to the processed and treated leather material, such as in the sentence "She wore a pair of boots made from snakeskin."

Identify and type the compound noun in the sentence.

The polar bear cub cuddled with its mother for warmth.

Identify and type the compound noun in the sentence.

The elephant herd crossed the savanna in search of water.

Who is he/she?

• hair + dress = hairdress

• hair + dry = hairdry

• hair + dresser = hairdresser

Who is he?

• fire + woman = firewoman

• fire + man = fireman

• fire + boy = fireboy