Compound Nouns and Odd Word Out

Vocabulary

• Compound nouns are formed by matching related words together
• Examples of the compound words mentioned are:
  • Shopping class
  • Card film
  • Old game
  • Fitness board
  • Art assistant
  • Action area
  • Message gallery
  • Shop town
• In a list of related words, to identify the odd word out, determine the category to which the majority belongs, and look for exemptions
• "Prize" is the odd word out because the others relate to the internet.
• "Traffic" is the odd word out because the others relate to sports stadiums
• "Horror" is the odd word out because the rest relate to religious buildings
• "Guest" is the odd word out because the rest relate to family
• "Climber" is the odd word out because the rest relate to water sports
• 'Board game" is the odd word out because the rest relate to sports
• "Professional" is the odd word out because the rest relate to tall buildings
• In the sentences provided, the missing letters to complete the words are:
  • Ben loves all kinds of sport he's starting kickboxing lessons on Saturday
  • I was really sad when my mum was in hospital. I miss her a lot
  • Do you have a cafeteria at the school? Then I can phone and ask for that person
  • I don't want to play cards. Let's do a puzzle instead
  • My favorite type of film is a comedy, because they always make me laugh
  • It didn't take a long time to upload all the photos to my blog
  • I found a great new website for teens. You dont have to pay. Its free to join
  • I got my mum a necklace for her birthday as I know she loves jewellery

Grammar

• Correct sentence construction is vital for effective communication through proper word choice
• The correct words to complete the sentences are:
  • My dad didn't have to work yesterday
  • I'm happy with your idea about going shopping
  • I think that I lost it on a sofa in the living room
  • I bought three shirts which cost £10, £17 and £25
• The corrections to the sentences are:
  • Oh, and we must not forget to take our video and camera
  • I will try to call you on Wednesday
  • Where can I find information about bus times?
  • My favourite meal is pizza. I love it, especially the pizza that my mom cooks!
• The correct word order to make the sentences provided are:
  • I enjoy listening to lots of different kinds of music
  • Could you try to contact me for the school?
  • Students mustn't speak before the exam to anyone
  • I think this film is more interesting than the other one
  • I don't mind helping you with sports activities tomorrow
  • Frank was worried about joining another dance class
  • Elsa caught the bus that stops outside the hospital
• The completed sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets are:
  • I might stop having piano lessons next year
  • My best friend hopes to take part in the cricket match on Saturday
  • We decided To visit the art gallery first
  • I forgot to do maths homework last night
  • My mum really misses seeing my brother now that he's at university in the USA
  • You need to write your names on this list before we start
  • I didn't enjoy watching that horror film last night