Predict Meanings of Compound Words
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2nd Grade Writing › Predict Meanings of Compound Words
If you know bed and time, what do you think bedtime means?
time to go to bed
a bed that tells time
time to buy a bed
Explanation
We learn compound word meanings. Bedtime means the time to go to bed. The two words tell us when something happens.
The word mailbox is made from mail + box. What does it mean?
mail made into a box
a box for mail
a box for toys
Explanation
This is about compound words. A mailbox is a box where mail goes. The two words tell us its job.
The word doghouse is made from dog + house. What is a doghouse?
a house for a dog
a dog that lives in houses
a house shaped like a dog
Explanation
This tests compound words. A doghouse is a little house for a dog. Dogs sleep and stay dry there.
The word sunflower is made from sun and flower. What does it mean?
a flower that faces the sun
a flower that grows only at night
a sun made of flowers
Explanation
This tests compound words. A sunflower is a flower that faces the sun. It turns toward the sun!
A backpack is back + pack. What do you think it means?
a back that can pack boxes
a pack for your front
a pack you wear on your back
Explanation
This tests compound word meanings. A backpack is a pack you wear on your back. You can carry books and toys in it.
The word cupcake is made from cup and cake. What does it mean?
a cup shaped like cake
a cake baked in a cup
a cake for drinking
Explanation
We figure out compound words. A cupcake is a small cake baked in a cup. The cup tells us the cake's size and shape.
The word mailbox is made from mail and box. What does it mean?
a box that sends mail
a box for mail
mail made of boxes
Explanation
This asks about compound words. A mailbox is a box where we put mail. The word tells us what goes in the box.
If you know dog and house, what is a doghouse?
a house made of dogs
a dog that looks like a house
a house for a dog
Explanation
This asks about compound words. A doghouse is a house for a dog. Dogs sleep and stay safe there.
If you know sun and flower, what do you think sunflower means?
a sun shaped like a flower
a flower that faces the sun
a flower made of sunshine
Explanation
This tests compound words. A sunflower is a flower that turns to face the sun. The flower follows the sun all day.
The word notebook is made from note and book. What does it mean?
a book made of music notes
a note that can read books
a book for writing notes
Explanation
We learn compound word meanings. A notebook is a book for writing notes. We use it to write down important things.