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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 “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “star” and “fish” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “note” and “book” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 61 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
toothbrushtooth + brush = toothbrush.
2. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
bedroombed + room = bedroom, a room for sleeping.
3. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
sandcastlesand + castle = sandcastle.
4. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
bookshelfbook + shelf = bookshelf.
5. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
seashellsea + shell = seashell, the protective shell of a marine mollusc.
6. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
keyboardkey + board = keyboard.
7. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
lighthouselight + house = lighthouse, a tower with a bright beacon for ships.
8. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
classroomclass + room = classroom.
9. Join “star” and “fish” to write a single compound word.
starfishstar + fish = starfish, a star-shaped marine animal.
10. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
playgroundplay + ground = playground.
11. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
12. Join “note” and “book” to write a single compound word.
notebooknote + book = notebook, a book of pages for writing notes.
12 questions · Seed 61 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “star” and “fish” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “note” and “book” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 61 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
toothbrushtooth + brush = toothbrush.
2. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
bedroombed + room = bedroom, a room for sleeping.
3. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
sandcastlesand + castle = sandcastle.
4. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
bookshelfbook + shelf = bookshelf.
5. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
seashellsea + shell = seashell, the protective shell of a marine mollusc.
6. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
keyboardkey + board = keyboard.
7. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
lighthouselight + house = lighthouse, a tower with a bright beacon for ships.
8. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
classroomclass + room = classroom.
9. Join “star” and “fish” to write a single compound word.
starfishstar + fish = starfish, a star-shaped marine animal.
10. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
playgroundplay + ground = playground.
11. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
12. Join “note” and “book” to write a single compound word.
notebooknote + book = notebook, a book of pages for writing notes.
12 questions · Seed 61 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification