Use Meanings of Individual Words to Determine the Meaning of a Compound Word: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.4.D

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1

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Snowman

A man made of snow

A winter day

The frozen form of rain

A school day canceled because of snow

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words "snow" and "man". Therefore, a "snowman" is a man made out of snow.

2

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Rowboat

a boat that you row

a speed boat

a water boat

a bath toy

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: row and boat. A rowboat is a boat that you row.

3

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Moonlight

light from the moon

light from the sun

light from the night

light from the stars

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: moon and light. Moonlight is light from the moon.

4

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Sunlight

light from the sun

light from the moon

a bright light

light from planets

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: sun and light. Sunlight is light from the sun.

5

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Birdhouse

A place where birds live

A place where people live

A home for animals

A home for grass seed

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words "bird" and "house". A house is a place where things live. Therefore, a "birdhouse" is a place where birds live.

6

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Newspaper

a paper with news

a book

a TV show

a paper with stories

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: news and paper. A newspaper is a paper with the news.

7

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Newsstand

a stand that sells news

a stand that sells flowers

a paper with stories

a paper with news

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: news and stand. A newsstand is a stand that sells news.

8

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Bookbag

a bag for books

a bag for snacks

a bag for soccer

a bag for games

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: book and bag. A bookbag is a bag for books.

9

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Raincoat

a coat for the rain

a coat for lightning

a coat for wind

a winter coat

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words: rain and coat. A raincoat is a coat for the rain.

10

Select the meaning of the compound word below:

Bookshelf

A place to put books

A TV stand

A cabinet

A bed

Explanation

This compound word is made up of two words "book" and "shelf". A shelf is a flat piece of wood to put things on. Therefore, a "bookshelf" is a place to put books.

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