A. Instructions: Read the denitions of these compound words. Use the words in the bank
to create the correct compound words that match the denitions. You may use words more
than once.
B. Instructions: See if you know which words match the following descriptions.
They’re not in the word bank!
cake
hand
shake
chair
lip
snow
chop
man
spoon
coffee
moon
stick
fruit
mug
tea
full
pan
wheel
1. A breakfast food made on the stovetop.
2. A wintery creation that looks like a person.
3. A common utensil in Asian cuisine.
4. A cup used to enjoy a hot beverage.
5. A tasty holiday treat.
6. A small measurement in a recipe.
7. A polite way to greet someone.
8. A type of makeup worn on the mouth.
9. The monthly time when the entire moon is visible.
10. A way for people to get around when they can’t walk.
1. A small tool to dislodge food from your teeth.
2. A predatory animal that shakes its tail to warn enemies.
3. It falls down your face when you are crying.
4. Where you go after middle school.
5. America’s national sport.
Name:_______________________________________ Date:________________
Match the Compound Nouns
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Answer Key: Match the Compound Nouns
A. Instructions: Read the denitions of these compound words. Use the words in the bank
to create the correct compound words that match the denitions. You may use words more
than once.
B. Instructions: See if you know which words match the following descriptions.
They’re not in the word bank!
cake
hand
shake
chair
lip
snow
chop
man
spoon
coffee
moon
stick
fruit
mug
tea
full
pan
wheel
1. A breakfast food made on the stovetop.
2. A wintery creation that looks like a person.
3. A common utensil in Asian cuisine.
4. A cup used to enjoy a hot beverage.
5. A tasty holiday treat.
6. A small measurement in a recipe.
7. A polite way to greet someone.
8. A type of makeup worn on the mouth.
9. The monthly time when the entire moon is visible.
10. A way for people to get around when they can’t walk.
1. A small tool to dislodge food from your teeth.
2. A predatory animal that shakes its tail to warn enemies.
3. It falls down your face when you are crying.
4. Where you go after middle school.
5. America’s national sport.
pancake
fruitcake
chopstick
handshake
rattlesnake
full moon
high school
snowman
teaspoon
toothpick
coffee mug
lipstick
teardrop
wheelchair
baseball
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