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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 7-9
Compound words
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “water” and “fall” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 104737 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
2. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
sandcastlesand + castle = sandcastle.
3. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
raincoatrain + coat = raincoat.
4. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
classroomclass + room = classroom.
5. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
rainbowrain + bow = rainbow, an arch of colours in the sky.
6. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
7. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
armchairarm + chair = armchair.
8. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
9. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
lighthouselight + house = lighthouse, a tower with a bright beacon for ships.
10. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
handbaghand + bag = handbag.
11. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
toothbrushtooth + brush = toothbrush.
12. Join “water” and “fall” to write a single compound word.
waterfallwater + fall = waterfall, a cascade of water over a cliff.
12 questions · Seed 104737 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “water” and “fall” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 104737 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
2. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
sandcastlesand + castle = sandcastle.
3. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
raincoatrain + coat = raincoat.
4. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
classroomclass + room = classroom.
5. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
rainbowrain + bow = rainbow, an arch of colours in the sky.
6. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
7. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
armchairarm + chair = armchair.
8. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
9. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
lighthouselight + house = lighthouse, a tower with a bright beacon for ships.
10. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
handbaghand + bag = handbag.
11. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
toothbrushtooth + brush = toothbrush.
12. Join “water” and “fall” to write a single compound word.
waterfallwater + fall = waterfall, a cascade of water over a cliff.
12 questions · Seed 104737 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification