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Exploring Compound Words

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a compound word?

a)

A compound word is a word that cannot be broken down.

b)

A compound word is a word made up of two or more smaller words.

c)

A compound word is a single word with no parts.

d)

A compound word is a phrase made of multiple sentences.

2.

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

a)

basketball

b)

basket

c)

gameball

d)

basketballer

3.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

4.

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

a)

envelope

b)

tablet

c)

binder

d)

pad

5.

Create a sentence using the compound word 'rainbow'.

a)

The rainbow is a type of flower.

b)

I saw a rainbow in my dream last night.

c)

Rainbows are made of candy.

d)

The rainbow appeared in the sky after the storm.

6.

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

a)

fantasy

b)

reverie

c)

nightmare

d)

daylight

7.

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

a)

snow, woman

b)

snow, man

c)

snowball, man

d)

snowman, snow

8.

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

a)

sub-

b)

pre-

c)

anti-

d)

un-

9.

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

a)

A firefighter is a person who starts fires.

b)

A firefighter is a type of fire.

c)

A firefighter is a person who fights fires.

d)

A firefighter is someone who watches fires.

10.

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

a)

toothbrush

b)

toothcase

c)

toothpick

d)

toothpaste