Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given pairs of words that combine to form compound words. A compound word is made when two separate words are joined together to make a new word with its own meaning.
We’ll go row by row and combine the two words:
1.
door + mat → “doormat” (a mat you wipe your feet on before entering)
2.
man + kind → “mankind” (all human beings)
3.
rain + storm → “rainstorm” (a storm with heavy rain)
4.
base + ball → “baseball” (the sport played with a bat and ball)
5.
inch + worm → “inchworm” (a type of caterpillar that moves in an inching motion)
6.
after + noon → “afternoon” (the time after 12 PM until evening)
7.
grand + mother → “grandmother” (your parent’s mother)
8.
thanks + giving → “thanksgiving” (a holiday for giving thanks, or the act of being thankful)
9.
moon + light → “moonlight” (light from the moon)
10.
flash + light → “flashlight” (a portable electric lamp)
All these are common compound words used in everyday English.
Final Answer:
doormat
mankind
rainstorm
baseball
inchworm
afternoon
grandmother
thanksgiving
moonlight
flashlight
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound noun worksheet.
