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 phrase made of multiple sentences.

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

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

• basket

• basketballer

• gameball

• basketball

What does the compound word 'toothbrush' mean?

• A device for measuring tooth size.

• A tool for polishing nails.

• A tool used for cleaning teeth.

• A type of dental floss.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'sunflower'?

• Daisy

• Rose

• Tulip

• Helianthus

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

• wakefulness

• fantasy

• nightmare

• slumber

Use the compound word 'notebook' in a sentence.

• I wrote my lecture notes in a new notebook.

• The cat sat on the notebook.

• She painted a beautiful picture in her notebook.

• I used my notebook to bake a cake.

What are the two words that make up the compound word 'snowman'?

• snow, man

• snow, child

• rain, man

• snow, woman

Which prefix can be added to 'happy' to create a compound word?

• over-

• pre-

• un-

• dis-

What is the meaning of the compound word 'firefighter'?

• A firefighter is a person who starts fires.

• A firefighter is a type of firework.

• A firefighter is someone who sells fire safety equipment.

• A firefighter is a person who combats and extinguishes fires.

Identify the relationship between the words 'rain' and 'raincoat'.

• A raincoat is used to protect against rain.

• A raincoat is made of cotton.

• Rain is a type of coat.

• A raincoat is used to keep warm in winter.