Compound Word Worksheet: Break Down the Words

Let's solve this compound word worksheet step by step.

The task is to break each compound word into the two separate words that make it up. A compound word is formed when two words are combined to create a new word with a different meaning.

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Here’s the solution for each:

1. grandmother = grand + mother
(A "grand" parent, specifically a mother)

2. thanksgiving = thank + giving
(An expression of thanks, especially during a holiday)

3. moonlight = moon + light
(Light from the moon)

4. flashlight = flash + light
(A portable light that flashes or gives a bright light)

5. grandson = grand + son
(The son of one's child)

6. grandparent = grand + parent
(A parent of one's parent)

7. toothpick = tooth + pick
(A small stick used to clean between teeth)

8. fireplace = fire + place
(A place where a fire is built, usually in a home)

9. toothpaste = tooth + paste
(Paste used to clean teeth)

10. motorboat = motor + boat
(A boat powered by a motor)

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Final Answer:

```
grandmother = grand + mother
thanksgiving = thank + giving
moonlight = moon + light
flashlight = flash + light
grandson = grand + son
grandparent = grand + parent
toothpick = tooth + pick
fireplace = fire + place
toothpaste = tooth + paste
motorboat = motor + boat
```

✔ All these are common compound words made from two familiar words joined together.

Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific word!