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Which of these options contains only compound nouns?
Which of these options contains only compound nouns?
- Paris, England
- cupboard, backpack (correct)
- football, poultry
- document, waterspout
Which of the following lists includes compound nouns?
Which of the following lists includes compound nouns?
- rainbow, sharpener
- glasses, trousers
- babysitter, granddaughter (correct)
- snowball, computer
Which sentence correctly uses a compound noun?
Which sentence correctly uses a compound noun?
- Do you know that sportmans' name?
- My niece sleeps in her comfortable bedroom. (correct)
- You can play draughts with your friends.
- Firemens are people who stop the fire.
Identify the compound nouns from the following list.
Identify the compound nouns from the following list.
Which of the following is a noun that is both uncountable and a compound?
Which of the following is a noun that is both uncountable and a compound?
Which sentence does not contain a compound noun?
Which sentence does not contain a compound noun?
Which pair correctly matches parts of a compound noun?
Which pair correctly matches parts of a compound noun?
Which of these lists only includes compound nouns?
Which of these lists only includes compound nouns?
Which of the following pairs doesn't form a compound noun?
Which of the following pairs doesn't form a compound noun?
Choose the correct sentence that contains a compound noun.
Choose the correct sentence that contains a compound noun.
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Study Notes
Compound Nouns
- Compound nouns are words made up of two or more words that function as a single unit.
- Examples:
- cupboard
- backpack
- fireplace
- grandchild
- armchair
Identifying Compound Nouns
- Exercises 1-4 and Exercises 7-8 require students to identify compound nouns from a list of words.
Compound Noun Formation
- Grandfather, granddaughter, grandchild are examples of compound nouns formed by joining two words.
- Grandniece is another example of compound nouns formed by joining two words.
- Grandmother, grandson are examples of compound nouns formed by joining two words.
Understanding Compound Nouns in Sentences
- Sentences 5 and 10 in the worksheet require students to choose sentences that contain compound nouns.
- This tests understanding of how compound nouns are used in context.
Matching Compound Nouns
- Exercises 9 and 11 in the worksheet require students to match the parts of compound nouns.
- This exercise reinforces understanding of the structure of compound nouns and their component parts.
Types of Compound Nouns
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armchair, snowball, fireplace, grandson are examples of open compound nouns, which are two words written separately.
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grandchild is an example of a closed compound noun, which is two words written as one word.
Compound Nouns and Countability
- Exercise 6 asks students to identify a compound noun that is uncountable.
- Snowman is a compound noun which is both uncountable (eg, I see a lot of snowmen) and compound.
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