Compound words worksheets for Grade 4 | Grade1to6.com - Free Printable

Problem Overview:

The task is to match words from Column A with words from Column B to form compound words. The goal is to create meaningful compound words by combining one word from Column A with one word from Column B.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand Compound Words: Compound words are formed by joining two or more words to create a new word with a distinct meaning.
2. Match Words Logically: Combine words from Column A and Column B in a way that forms a recognizable compound word.
3. Check for Common Usage: Ensure the resulting compound words are commonly used in English.

Step-by-Step Matching:

#### Column A: back
- back + ground → background
- This is already filled in the image.

#### Column A: back
- back + up → backup
- "Backup" refers to a copy of data or a reserve plan.

#### Column A: up
- up + stream → upstream
- "Upstream" refers to the direction opposite to the flow of a river or data flow.

#### Column A: up
- up + roar → uproar
- "Uproar" means loud noise or commotion.

#### Column A: wash
- wash + cloth → washcloth
- "Washcloth" is a small towel used for washing.

#### Column A: water
- water + shed → watershed
- "Watershed" refers to an area where water drains into a common outlet.

#### Column A: honey
- honey + moon → honeymoon
- "Honeymoon" is the period after marriage when a couple goes on vacation.

#### Column A: hook
- hook + up → hookup
- "Hookup" can refer to a connection or a casual romantic encounter.

#### Column A: stand
- stand + out → standout
- "Standout" means someone or something that is particularly noticeable or excellent.

#### Column A: super
- super + cool → supercool
- "Supercool" refers to being extremely cool or fashionable.

Final Answer:

Here are the completed compound words:

| Column A | Column B | Compound Word |
|----------|----------|---------------|
| back | ground | background |
| back | up | backup |
| up | stream | upstream |
| up | roar | uproar |
| wash | cloth | washcloth |
| water | shed | watershed |
| honey | moon | honeymoon |
| hook | up | hookup |
| stand | out | standout |
| super | cool | supercool |

Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\text{background} \\
\text{backup} \\
\text{upstream} \\
\text{uproar} \\
\text{washcloth} \\
\text{watershed} \\
\text{honeymoon} \\
\text{hookup} \\
\text{standout} \\
\text{supercool}
\end{array}
}
\]