Analyzing Compound Words

Identify the compound word in the following sentence.

We watched the fireflies move around in the dark.

• watched

• fireflies

• move around

• There is no compound word in this sentence.

Identify the compound word in the following sentence.

If you are traveling, remember to take your passport.

• traveling

• you are

• passport

• There is no compound word in this sentence.

Identify the compound word in the following sentence.

The full moon shone brightly through the window.

• full moon

• brightly

• window

• There is no compound word in this sentence.

What part of speech is the compound word in the following sentence?

The schoolhouse stood in a field.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

What part of speech is the compound word in the following sentence?

Lee overheard the others talking.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

What part of speech is the compound word in the following sentence?

The dog sometimes chases after his owner.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

What part of speech is the compound word in the following sentence?

The factory-made shoes were not as expensive as some of the other shoes.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

What part of speech is the compound word in the following sentence?

The boys rode by on their skateboards.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

What part of speech is the compound word in the following sentence?o

The handmade dress sold to the highest bidder.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

What part of speech is the compound word in the following sentence?o

The upside-down chair was turned over.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb