compound word quiz

What results from combining the words 'rain' and 'bow'?

• bowtie

• rainbow

• raincoat

• raindrop

What is the compound word formed by 'cup' and 'cake'?

• teacake

• cupcake

• cupboard

• pancake

Which word is a compound word in the sentence: 'I'm putting my sunglasses on'?

• putting

• sunglasses

• on

• my

What two words make up the compound word 'lighthouse'?

• light and house

• light and sight

• light and lamp

• house and room

What should you remember about the structure of compound words when writing?

• Write them as one word

• Always capitalize them

• Separate them with a space

• Use a hyphen