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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 “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “camp” and “fire” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “water” and “fall” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 62 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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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 “camp” and “fire” to write a single compound word.
campfirecamp + fire = campfire.
3. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
bedroombed + room = bedroom, a room for sleeping.
4. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
5. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
lighthouselight + house = lighthouse, a tower with a bright beacon for ships.
6. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
7. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
8. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
handbaghand + bag = handbag.
9. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
bookshelfbook + shelf = bookshelf.
10. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
seashellsea + shell = seashell, the protective shell of a marine mollusc.
11. Join “water” and “fall” to write a single compound word.
waterfallwater + fall = waterfall, a cascade of water over a cliff.
12. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
armchairarm + chair = armchair.
12 questions · Seed 62 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “camp” and “fire” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “water” and “fall” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 62 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “play” and “ground” to write a single compound word.
playgroundplay + ground = playground.
2. Join “camp” and “fire” to write a single compound word.
campfirecamp + fire = campfire.
3. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
bedroombed + room = bedroom, a room for sleeping.
4. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
5. Join “light” and “house” to write a single compound word.
lighthouselight + house = lighthouse, a tower with a bright beacon for ships.
6. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
7. Join “moon” and “light” to write a single compound word.
moonlightmoon + light = moonlight.
8. Join “hand” and “bag” to write a single compound word.
handbaghand + bag = handbag.
9. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
bookshelfbook + shelf = bookshelf.
10. Join “sea” and “shell” to write a single compound word.
seashellsea + shell = seashell, the protective shell of a marine mollusc.
11. Join “water” and “fall” to write a single compound word.
waterfallwater + fall = waterfall, a cascade of water over a cliff.
12. Join “arm” and “chair” to write a single compound word.
armchairarm + chair = armchair.
12 questions · Seed 62 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification