Inferring Meaning of Compound Words Using Context Clues

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word?

The editor-in-chief of a leading magazine was awarded for his notable writings.

• head writer

• news writer

• sports writer

• head of editorial staff

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word?

Because of the pandemic, many worker find part-time jobs.

• temporary

• regular

• permanent

• stable

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word?

Children should be careful with their playthings.

• toys

• books

• school things

• gadgets

He answered the test for the shortest time as it was a piece of cake for him. The underlined means...

• exciting

• delicious

• very easy

• impossible

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word? The __firefighter__ bravely entered the burning building to save the trapped family.

• A) fire starter

• B) fire inspector

• C) fire rescuer

• D) fire observer

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word? The __bookstore__ on the corner offers a wide selection of novels and textbooks.

• A) library

• B) book market

• C) book shop

• D) book club

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word? The __sunflower__ turned its head towards the sun.

• A) a flower that blooms at night

• B) a flower that follows the sun

• C) a flower that grows in the shade

• D) a flower that wilts in the sun

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word? The __toothbrush__ should be replaced every three months for good oral hygiene.

• A) a brush for cleaning teeth

• B) a brush for cleaning hair

• C) a brush for cleaning clothes

• D) a brush for cleaning floors

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word? The __raincoat__ kept her dry during the unexpected downpour.

• A) a coat that absorbs rain

• B) a coat that repels rain

• C) a coat that attracts rain

• D) a coat that is worn in the sun

What is the meaning of the underlined compound word? The __notebook__ was filled with sketches and notes from the art class.

• A) a book for reading

• B) a book for writing

• C) a book for drawing

• D) a book for cooking