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Compound words
Join two smaller words together to build a single compound word. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 4-6
Compound words
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
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Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
playgroundplay + ground = playground.
2. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
classroomclass + room = classroom.
3. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
4. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
rainbowrain + bow = rainbow, an arch of colours in the sky.
5. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
toothbrushtooth + brush = toothbrush.
6. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
seashellsea + shell = seashell, the protective shell of a marine mollusc.
7. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
bedroombed + room = bedroom, a room for sleeping.
8. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
9. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
10. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
handbaghand + bag = handbag.
11. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
sandcastlesand + castle = sandcastle.
12. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
cupboardcup + board = cupboard, a cabinet with shelves.
12 questions · Seed 47 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 4-6
Compound words
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 47 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 4-6
Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
playgroundplay + ground = playground.
2. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
classroomclass + room = classroom.
3. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
4. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
rainbowrain + bow = rainbow, an arch of colours in the sky.
5. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
toothbrushtooth + brush = toothbrush.
6. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
seashellsea + shell = seashell, the protective shell of a marine mollusc.
7. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
bedroombed + room = bedroom, a room for sleeping.
8. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
9. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
10. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
handbaghand + bag = handbag.
11. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
sandcastlesand + castle = sandcastle.
12. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
cupboardcup + board = cupboard, a cabinet with shelves.
12 questions · Seed 47 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification