Fun with Compound Words

Create a compound word from 'snow' and 'man'.

• snowy-man

• snowman

• snowwoman

• man-snow

What two words make up the compound word 'basketball'?

• basket, net

• ball, court

• basket, ball

• basket, hoop

Break down the compound word 'toothpaste'.

• paste + brush

• tooth + gel

• tooth + brush

• tooth + paste

Match the words to form a compound: 'water' + 'fall'.

• waterfall

• waterfallingness

• waterfalling

• waterfalls

Use the compound word 'notebook' in a sentence.

• I used my notebook to bake a cake.

• The cat sat on the notebook.

• My teacher gave me a new notebook

• She used her notebook to have her lunch

What two words combine to form 'firefighter'?

• blaze and rescuer

• fire and fighterman

• flame and warrior

• fire and fighter

Break down the compound word 'cupcake'.

• cup + pie

• mug + cake

• cup + cake

• cup + bread

Create a compound word from 'foot' and 'ball'.

• basketball

• baseball

• football

• handball

Match the words to form a compound: 'rain' + 'coat'.

• rainpants

• raincoat

• rainwear

• rainjacket

Use the compound word 'classroom' in a sentence.

• The teacher arranged the desks in a circle in the classroom.

• My classroom is in the toilet

• She used her classroom as a pond

• The classroom is where students sleep