Compound Words Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a hyphenated compound word?

• self-esteem

• sunflower

• self esteem

• bookshelf

Which of the following is an example of an open compound word?

• bookshelf

• sunflower

• rainbow

• ice cream

Choose the correct type of compound word for the word 'toothpaste'.

• liquid

• solid

• closed

• open

Choose the correct type of compound word for the word 'sister-in-law'.

• separated

• compound

• unhyphenated

• hyphenated

Choose the correct type of compound word for the word 'sunflower'.

• closed

• blossom

• petal

• open

Which of the following are closed compound words?

• basketball

• football

• baseball

• soccer

Choose the correct type of compound word for the word 'football'.

• open

• round

• closed

• square

Correct the sentence: The fast sailing ship was full of excited passengers.

• fastsailing ship

• fast-sailing ship

• fast sailing-ship

• fast sailing ship

Correct the sentence: He was afraid of the man eating tiger.

• maneating tiger

• man eating-tiger

• man-eating tiger

• man eating tiger

Which of the following is NOT a compound word?

• flashlight

• unpleasant

• jump rope

• deep-fried