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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 “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “snow” and “flake” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 65 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
classroomclass + room = classroom.
2. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
bookshelfbook + shelf = bookshelf.
3. Join “snow” and “flake” to write a single compound word.
snowflakesnow + flake = snowflake, an ice crystal falling as snow.
4. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
bedroombed + room = bedroom, a room for sleeping.
5. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
raincoatrain + coat = raincoat.
6. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
cupboardcup + board = cupboard, a cabinet with shelves.
7. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
rainbowrain + bow = rainbow, an arch of colours in the sky.
8. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
9. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
sandcastlesand + castle = sandcastle.
10. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
toothbrushtooth + brush = toothbrush.
11. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
keyboardkey + board = keyboard.
12. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
12 questions · Seed 65 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Take your time. Show your thinking.
1. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
2. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
3. Join “snow” and “flake” to write a single compound word.
4. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
5. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
6. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
7. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
8. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
9. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
10. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
11. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
12. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
12 questions · Seed 65 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification
Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 7-9
Compound words
Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.
1. Join “class” and “room” to write a single compound word.
classroomclass + room = classroom.
2. Join “book” and “shelf” to write a single compound word.
bookshelfbook + shelf = bookshelf.
3. Join “snow” and “flake” to write a single compound word.
snowflakesnow + flake = snowflake, an ice crystal falling as snow.
4. Join “bed” and “room” to write a single compound word.
bedroombed + room = bedroom, a room for sleeping.
5. Join “rain” and “coat” to write a single compound word.
raincoatrain + coat = raincoat.
6. Join “cup” and “board” to write a single compound word.
cupboardcup + board = cupboard, a cabinet with shelves.
7. Join “rain” and “bow” to write a single compound word.
rainbowrain + bow = rainbow, an arch of colours in the sky.
8. Join “sail” and “boat” to write a single compound word.
sailboatsail + boat = sailboat.
9. Join “sand” and “castle” to write a single compound word.
sandcastlesand + castle = sandcastle.
10. Join “tooth” and “brush” to write a single compound word.
toothbrushtooth + brush = toothbrush.
11. Join “key” and “board” to write a single compound word.
keyboardkey + board = keyboard.
12. Join “sun” and “flower” to write a single compound word.
sunflowersun + flower = sunflower, a tall yellow-petalled plant.
12 questions · Seed 65 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification