The task is to break down each compound word into its two component words. Let's solve it step by step:
Compound Word Breakdown:
1.
bedtime
- The compound word "bedtime" consists of the words
bed and
time.
-
Answer: bed + time
2.
cupboard
- The compound word "cupboard" consists of the words
cup and
board.
-
Answer: cup + board
3.
doorman
- The compound word "doorman" consists of the words
door and
man.
-
Answer: door + man
4.
earphone
- The compound word "earphone" consists of the words
ear and
phone.
-
Answer: ear + phone
5.
eyelash
- The compound word "eyelash" consists of the words
eye and
lash.
-
Answer: eye + lash
6.
football
- The compound word "football" consists of the words
foot and
ball.
-
Answer: foot + ball
7.
hayride
- The compound word "hayride" consists of the words
hay and
ride.
-
Answer: hay + ride
Final Answer:
- bedtime =
bed + time
- cupboard =
cup + board
- doorman =
door + man
- earphone =
ear + phone
- eyelash =
eye + lash
- football =
foot + ball
- hayride =
hay + ride
Explanation:
A compound word is formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a distinct meaning. To break down a compound word, identify the individual words that make up the compound word based on their meanings and structure.
Final Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
&\text{bedtime} = \text{bed + time} \\
&\text{cupboard} = \text{cup + board} \\
&\text{doorman} = \text{door + man} \\
&\text{earphone} = \text{ear + phone} \\
&\text{eyelash} = \text{eye + lash} \\
&\text{football} = \text{foot + ball} \\
&\text{hayride} = \text{hay + ride}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 1st grade compound words worksheet.
