Exploring 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.

Identify the compound word in the sentence: 'The basketball game was exciting.'

• basketball

• basket

• gameball

• basketballer

What are the meanings of the compound words 'toothbrush' and 'sunflower'?

• Toothbrush: a tool for cleaning teeth; Sunflower: a plant with large yellow flowers.

• Toothbrush: a type of flower; Sunflower: a dental tool.

• Toothbrush: a device for measuring sunlight; Sunflower: a cleaning product.

• Toothbrush: a musical instrument; Sunflower: a type of bird.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'notebook'? (a) pad (b) book (c) folder

• envelope

• tablet

• binder

• pad

Create a sentence using the compound word 'rainbow'.

• The rainbow is a type of flower.

• I saw a rainbow in my dream last night.

• Rainbows are made of candy.

• The rainbow appeared in the sky after the storm.

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

• fantasy

• reverie

• nightmare

• daylight

Break down the compound word 'snowman' into its two parts.

• snow, woman

• snow, man

• snowball, man

• snowman, snow

Which prefix can be added to the word 'happy' to create a compound word? (a) un- (b) over- (c) mis-

• sub-

• pre-

• anti-

• un-

What is the relationship between the words 'firefighter' and 'fire'?

• A firefighter is a person who starts fires.

• A firefighter is a type of fire.

• A firefighter is a person who fights fires.

• A firefighter is someone who watches fires.

Choose the correct compound word to complete the sentence: 'The _____ (tooth + brush) is in the bathroom.'

• toothbrush

• toothcase

• toothpick

• toothpaste