Compound Words Quiz

What is a compound word?

• A word made up of two or more words that create a new meaning

• A word that has more than three syllables

• A word that is used in poetry

• A word that is difficult to spell

Which of the following is a compound word formed by combining 'water' and another word?

• Waterfall

• Watermelon

• Waterproof

• Waterslide

What compound word is formed by combining 'lady' and 'bug'?

• Ladybird

• Ladybug

• Ladybeetle

• Ladyfly

Which pair of words can be combined to form the compound word 'honeycomb'?

• Honey and wax

• Honey and hive

• Honey and bee

• Honey and comb

What compound word is created by combining 'wheel' and 'chair'?

• Wheelbase

• Wheelhouse

• Wheelchair

• Wheelstand