Fun with Compound Words

What is a compound word?

• A compound word is a word that cannot be broken down.

• A compound word is a word made up of two or more smaller words.

• A compound word is a single word with no parts.

• A compound word is a phrase made of multiple sentences.

Which of the following is a compound word: 'sunflower' or 'sun' and 'flower'?

• flowerpot

• sunshine

• sunflower

• sunset

Match the words to form a compound: 'tooth' and 'brush'.

• toothache

• toothbrush

• toothpick

• toothpaste

What does the compound word 'basketball' mean?

• A sport played with a ball and a hoop.

• A dance style popular in the 1980s.

• A game played with cards and chips.

• A type of fruit used in cooking.

Which two words combine to make 'rainbow'?

• rain, bow

• star, light

• cloud, burst

• sun, shine

What does 'snowman' refer to?

• A type of winter clothing.

• A figure made of snow, typically shaped like a human.

• A character in a popular movie.

• A type of frozen dessert.

Choose the compound word: 'butterfly' or 'butter' and 'fly'?

• butterfly

• butterflys

• butterflee

• butterflyer

What is the meaning of 'cupcake'?

• A type of beverage served in a cup.

• A dessert made with fruit and nuts.

• A large cake meant for sharing at parties.

• A small cake baked in a cup, usually frosted and decorated.

Match the words to form a compound: 'fire' and 'fighter'.

• fireguard

• firefighter

• firefighteress

• fireman

Identify the compound word: 'classroom', 'class', 'room'.

• classrooms

• room

• class

• classroom