Exploring Compound Words

What is a compound word?

• 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.

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

Which of the following is a compound word: 'sunshine', 'happy', 'quick'?

• joyful

• sunshine

• moonlight

• fast

What does the compound word 'toothbrush' mean?

• A device for measuring tooth size.

• A type of dental floss.

• A tool for polishing nails.

• A tool used for cleaning teeth.

Identify the two words that make up the compound word 'basketball'.

• ball, court

• basket, hoop

• basket, net

• basket, ball

What is the antonym of the compound word 'daydream'?

• nightmare

• slumber

• reverie

• wakefulness

Use the compound word 'snowman' in a sentence.

• The snowman melted in the sun.

• The children built a snowman in the front yard.

• I saw a snowman at the store.

• They painted a snowman on the wall.

What does the prefix 'under' mean in the compound word 'underwater'?

• In the air above water.

• Below or beneath the surface of water.

• Above the surface of water.

• At the edge of a body of water.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'notebook'? (Hint: think of a compound word)

• folder

• binder

• portfolio

• notepad

What are the two parts of the compound word 'firefighter'?

• fire, fighter

• flame, rescuer

• fire, fighterman

• smoke, savior

Create a new compound word using 'water' and 'fall'.

• waterfallingly

• waterfalling

• waterfall

• waterfallingness