Compound Words — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A 'sunflower' is a flower that faces the sun.
The compound word sunflower tells us it is a flower that faces the sun.
2. A 'raincoat' is a coat you wear in the rain.
The compound word raincoat tells us it is a coat worn in the rain.
3. A 'doghouse' is a small house for a dog.
The compound word doghouse tells us it is a house built for a dog.
4. A 'starfish' is shaped like a star.
The compound word starfish tells us this sea creature is shaped like a star.
5. A 'mailbox' is a box for holding mail.
The compound word mailbox tells us it is a box used to hold mail.
6. 'Goldfish' tells us the fish is the color gold.
The compound word goldfish tells us this type of fish is gold in color.
7. A 'sandbox' is a box filled with sand.
The compound word sandbox tells us it is a box filled with sand.
8. A 'pancake' is a flat cake cooked in a pan.
The compound word pancake tells us it is a cake cooked in a pan.
9. 'Birdhouse' means a small house for a bird.
The compound word birdhouse tells us it is a small house built for a bird.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
sunflower
→ a flower facing the sun
a box for letters
raincoat
→ a coat for rain
a coat for rain
mailbox
→ a box for letters
a box of sand
sandbox
→ a box of sand
a flower facing the sun
Each compound word's meaning comes from the two smaller words inside it. The meaning of a compound word often describes what the thing is or does.