Fun with Compound Words

What is a compound word?

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

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

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

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

Identify the compound word in this list: sun, flower, notebook, tree.

• notebook

• moon

• rose

• bush

Create a compound word using 'tooth' and 'brush'.

• toothcomb

• toothpaste

• toothbrush

• toothpick

Use the compound word 'basketball' in a sentence.

• I enjoy playing basketball with my friends on the weekends.

• I like to watch basketball games on TV.

• Basketball is a type of fruit.

• My favorite color is basketball.

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

• raincoat

• rainwear

• raincoat

• rainjacket

Which of the following is a compound word: butterfly, cat, dog?

• puppy

• kitten

• butterfly

• butterflyfish

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

• manofsnow

• snowwoman

• snowman

• snowyfigure

Use the compound word 'firefighter' in a sentence.

• The firefighter cooked dinner for the team.

• The firefighter bravely entered the burning building to rescue the trapped residents.

• The firefighter painted the house on the weekend.

• The firefighter played soccer in the park.

Identify the compound word in this sentence: The dog is a watchdog.

• dogwatch

• watchdog

• caninewatch

• guarddog

Match the words to form a compound: 'foot' and 'ball'.

• basketball

• footwear

• baseball

• football