Compound Words Grade6 Topic Assessment Mixed Grade 6 Assessment

Complete the sentence: My brother works as a ______ at the local restaurant.

• waiter

• busboy

• chef

• dishes-washer

Answer explanation

In this context, 'dishes-washer' is a hyphenated compound noun for someone who washes dishes.

Which of the following is a compound adjective?

• blue-eyed

• running

• quick

• happily

Answer explanation

'Blue-eyed' is a compound adjective formed by a hyphen.

Identify the closed compound word in this sentence: 'We need a toothbrush for our trip.'

• need

• toothbrush

• for

• trip

Answer explanation

'Toothbrush' is a closed compound word combining 'tooth' and 'brush'.

True or False: The term 'mother-in-law' is an example of a closed compound word.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

'Mother-in-law' is a hyphenated compound word, not a closed one.

Choose the correct open compound word: We met at the ______ to discuss the project.

• coffee shop

• coffeeshop

• coffee-shop

• coffee--shop

Answer explanation

An open compound word is written with a space, such as 'coffee shop'.

Identify the compound noun in this sentence: 'The classroom was filled with excitement.'

• classroom

• filled

• excitement

• was

Answer explanation

'Classroom' is a compound noun, combining 'class' and 'room'.

Complete the sentence: The detective decided to ______ the mystery.

• solve out

• figure

• figure out

• solve in

Answer explanation

'Figure out' is a compound verb meaning to find a solution.

Choose the correct compound adjective: She wore a ______ dress to the ball.

• bright-red

• bright red

• brightred

• bright-red-

Answer explanation

A compound adjective like 'bright-red' is hyphenated when used before a noun.

Complete the sentence: We saw a ______ move across the sky.

• shooting-star

• shooting star

• shootingstar

• shooting--star

Answer explanation

An open compound noun like 'shooting star' is written with a space.

True or False: The compound verb 'take off' can mean to become airborne or to remove clothing.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

'Take off' is a compound verb with multiple meanings, including becoming airborne or removing clothing.