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Compound Words in English

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Generally speaking, people in this country are very obedient and .........................

a)

peace-loving

b)

law-abiding

c)

life-giving

d)

hair-splitting

2.

A good teacher knows how to give students ........................ ideas leading to creative thinking.

a)

time-consuming

b)

soul-searching

c)

thought-provoking

d)

heart-breaking

3.

The parents fainted when they heard the .................... news about their loved one's serious accident.

a)

heart-breaking

b)

nerve-wrecking

c)

hair-splitting

d)

awe-inspiring

4.

Almost all appliances we use at home today are convenient and ...........................

a)

life-giving

b)

labour-saving

c)

multi-tasking

d)

awe-inspiring

5.

I have finished compiling a small dictionary; the work is really tough and ...................................

a)

hair-splitting

b)

jaw-breaking

c)

thought-provoking

d)

time-consuming

6.

To raise the effectiveness of teaching, you have to change your .................... methods and techniques.

a)

step-by-step

b)

good-for-nothing

c)

out-of-date

7.

Amanda is a .................... girl; she is someone who enjoys life and never worries about the future.

a)

happy-go-lucky

b)

live-and-let-live

c)

good-for-nothing

8.

Her family is ................

Her parents have a big company and possess a lot of money.

a)

poverty-stricken

b)

well-to-do

9.

Some people are really .................... as they are lazy, not helpful and useless.

a)

live-and-let live

b)

good-for-nothing

c)

happy-go-lucky

10.

Once a graduate decides to be a teacher, he or she will be given a year of ................. training.

a)

behind-the-scenes

b)

on-the-job

c)

step-by-step

11.

The chef is giving a ...................... demonstration on how to make pecan pie for Christmas.

a)

step-by-step

b)

up-to-date

c)

hit-and-run

12.

Nowadays, there are more and more .................... cases.

It is important that something be done to improve the situation.

a)

split-second

b)

hit-and-run

c)

touch-and-go

13.

Not many people can afford to stay in a ............... hotel, as it is very expensive.

a)

top-notch

b)

second-hand

c)

short-listed

14.

As Ross Richer cannot afford a new luxurious car, she has bought a good ............... one.

a)

top-notch

b)

second-hand

c)

short-listed

15.

There are many students trying their luck in the entrance test to Cheong Dam Dong Art School, but only a few .................. will be called for an interview.

a)

top-notch

b)

second-hand

c)

short-listed

16.

I always hate ................. meetings because I have to cancel the plans that I made ahead.

a)

large-scale

b)

last-minute

c)

second-rate

17.

With the improvement in the world economy, some companies are ready for .................... business activities abroad.

a)

large-scale

b)

last-minute

c)

second-rate

18.

I seldom go to the cinema these days and I don't like to see any ................... film.

a)

large-scale

b)

last-minute

c)

second-rate

19.

It is now possible to make .............. calls to anyone around the world using the internet.

a)

long-term

b)

short-lived

c)

long distance

20.

Some workers' riot demonstrations were ..................... due to the shortage of good leaders and good organisation.

a)

long-term

b)

short-lived

c)

long distance

21.

A good policy should aim at the .................. benefits of the people.

a)

long-term

b)

short-lived

c)

long distance

22.

It is very ................... not to spend money on renovating your apartment so as to raise its value.

a)

short-lived

b)

top-notch

c)

short-sighted

23.

Mr. Washington was a very shy man. He got married to his beautiful wife through a .....................

a)

problem solver

b)

match maker

c)

bill-collector

24.

If you have any difficulty, you can see Jason, who is known as a ................

a)

peace maker

b)

trouble maker

c)

problem-solver

25.

Though we are now in the 21st century, many people in the world are still illiterate and ..................

a)

bed-ridden

b)

horse-pulled

c)

poverty-stricken

26.

Open-minded means ....................

a)

be realistic

b)

willing to accept new or different ideas

c)

be different from others

27.

The term 'mouth-watering' is used to describe ...................

a)

appearance

b)

places

c)

food

28.

Well-educated means ......................

a)

you are wonderful

b)

you have received good education

c)

you are an empty well

29.

Part- time means ..................

a)

you work from 9am-5pm daily (excluding weekends)

b)

you work only on specific days for specific hours

c)

you work for half a day

30.

Empty-handed means ..................

a)

brought nothing

b)

have acquired or gained nothing

c)

have nothing on the fingers

31.

[Guess the compound word]

This man is the father of the person you get married to. Who is he?

______ - __ - ___

(a)  

32.

[Guess the compound word]

This person will arrange marriages or initiate possible relationships between man and woman. Who is he/she?

_____ - _____

(a)  

33.

[Guess the word]

I often comes in many shades of red. Women apply me on their face. I will make them look kissable.

What am I?

(a)  

34.

[Guess the word]

My twin and I are the same height, are thin and small. We will be the first to taste the delicious food but will never put on weight and grow up.

(a)  

35.

Most of the time after a couple get married, they will plan to go on their (a)   .

36.

[Guess the word]

A person who looks after a child or children while the parents are away.

(a)  

37.

During rainy or cold weather, my parents would prepare (a)   for dinner. I would have many types of food which I can put into the shimmering soup.

38.

[Guess the word]

I can come in solid or be made into a paste. I can be spread onto bread or be included in cakes or cookies. I am a type of nut but I am not a tree nut.

What am I?

______ ______

(a)  

39.

[Guess the word]

There many rooms in your house. What is the place that you have your meals?

______ ____

(a)  

40.

A person who loves to read is called ...............

a)

smart alex

b)

bookworm

c)

editor