Let's solve this compound word worksheet step by step using the pictures provided.
A
compound word is formed when two separate words are combined to make a new word with a different meaning. We’ll look at each pair of images and figure out what they represent, then combine them into a compound word.
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1. Cup + Cake
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Cup → "cup"
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Cake → "cake"
- Combined:
cupcake
✔ Answer: *cupcake*
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2. Ear + Ring
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Ear → "ear"
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Ring → "ring"
- Combined:
earring
✔ Answer: *earring*
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3. Fire + Ball
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Fire → "fire" (the flame picture represents fire)
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Ball → "ball" (the beach ball)
- Combined:
fireball
✔ Answer: *fireball*
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4. Rain + Bow
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Rain → "rain" (cloud with raindrops)
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Bow → "bow" (as in a bowtie)
- Combined:
rainbow
✔ Answer: *rainbow*
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5. Star + Fish
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Star → "star"
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Fish → "fish"
- Combined:
starfish
✔ Answer: *starfish*
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Final Answers:
1. Cup + Cake =
cupcake
2. Ear + Ring =
earring
3. Fire + Ball =
fireball
4. Rain + Bow =
rainbow
5. Star + Fish =
starfish
These are all common compound words formed by combining two individual words.
✔ Completed Worksheet:
```
Compound Words
1. cup + cake = cupcake
2. ear + ring = earring
3. fire + ball = fireball
4. rain + bow = rainbow
5. star + fish = starfish
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of compound word worksheets.
