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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 “star” and “fish” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “foot” and “ball” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “note” and “book” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “snow” and “flake” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “star” and “fish” to write a single compound word.
starfishstar + fish = starfish, a star-shaped marine animal.
2. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
keyboardkey + board = keyboard.
3. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
4. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
5. Join “foot” and “ball” to write a single compound word.
footballfoot + ball = football.
6. Join “note” and “book” to write a single compound word.
notebooknote + book = notebook, a book of pages for writing notes.
7. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
handbaghand + bag = handbag.
8. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
9. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
armchairarm + chair = armchair.
10. Join “snow” and “flake” to write a single compound word.
snowflakesnow + flake = snowflake, an ice crystal falling as snow.
11. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
raincoatrain + coat = raincoat.
12. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
cupboardcup + board = cupboard, a cabinet with shelves.
12 questions · Seed 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 4-6
Compound words
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Join “star” and “fish” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “foot” and “ball” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “note” and “book” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “snow” and “flake” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 4-6
Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “star” and “fish” to write a single compound word.
starfishstar + fish = starfish, a star-shaped marine animal.
2. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
keyboardkey + board = keyboard.
3. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
4. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
5. Join “foot” and “ball” to write a single compound word.
footballfoot + ball = football.
6. Join “note” and “book” to write a single compound word.
notebooknote + book = notebook, a book of pages for writing notes.
7. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
handbaghand + bag = handbag.
8. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
9. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
armchairarm + chair = armchair.
10. Join “snow” and “flake” to write a single compound word.
snowflakesnow + flake = snowflake, an ice crystal falling as snow.
11. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
raincoatrain + coat = raincoat.
12. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
cupboardcup + board = cupboard, a cabinet with shelves.
12 questions · Seed 53 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification