Compound words (QUIZ)

What are compound words?

• Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings

• Words that are made up of two or more smaller words

• Words that are used to describe emotions

• Words that are only used in poetry

What type of compound word is 'high school'?

• Open Compound

• Closed Compound

• Hyphenated Compound

• None of the above

Which type of compound word retains their individual identities with a space separating them?

• Open Compounds

• None of the above

• Closed Compounds

• Hyphenated Compounds

Why are compound words important?

• To confuse people

• To make language more complex

• To enrich our language

• To limit vocabulary

What is a tip to become a compound word master?

• Never practice using compound words

• Look for clues like spaces or hyphens

• Use compound words randomly

• Ignore the meaning of small words

What is an example of a closed compound word?

• Well-being

• Mother-in-law

• Blackbird

• Ice cream

Which type of compound word is 'sometimes'?

• Hyphenated Compound

• None of the above

• Open Compound

• Closed Compound

What is the purpose of using compound words effectively?

• To make language more ambiguous

• To confuse the audience

• To increase vocabulary

• To make writing and speaking more precise

Which type of compound word is 'well-being'?

• Closed Compound

• Open Compound

• Hyphenated Compound

• None of the above

Write one example for each type of compound word by using the spelling bee word list.