Exploring Compound Words for Grade 2

What is a compound word?

• A word that is very long

• A word made up of two smaller words

• A word that has no meaning

• A word that cannot be divided

What does 'doghouse' signify?

• A house that dislikes dogs

• A house shaped like a dog

• A house for a dog

• A house made by a dog

What are the two smaller words in 'doghouse'?

• Puppy and room

• Canine and dwelling

• Bark and home

• Dog and house

What is the purpose of a 'doghouse'?

• To train dogs

• To provide shelter for a dog

• To store dog food

• To play with dogs

What compound word is represented by a picture of a cow and a boy?

• Milkman

• Cowboy

• Rancher

• BoyCow

What role does a 'cowboy' play?

• A boy who is scared of cows

• A cow that acts like a boy

• A person who looks after cows

• A person who plays with cows

What is the correct compound word for a picture of a pan and a cake?

• Pancake

• Bakepan

• Cakepan

• Panbake

What does the compound word 'butterfly' imply?

• A buttery flight

• A type of flower

• A type of butter

• A flying insect

Identify the compound word represented by a picture of rain and a bow.

• Rainbow

• Bowrain

• Stormbow

• Rainarch

What compound word is depicted by images related to a bat and a man?

• Nightwing

• Batboy

• Batman

• Manbat