English Primary 3

Worksheet No. _____

Name: ________michael____ Date: ___26.03.2020_____ Score: ____________

Making Compound Words

A compound word is when two words are put together to make a new word with a different meaning.
after + noon = afternoon.
Add a word from the bank below to each word on the list. You may add the word before or after the word
on the list, but make sure they make a real compound word. Write the new compound word in the blank.

Word Bank
ball case light room spoon
bread cloth note row time
brow house pop sail tub

1) foot ball

2) book case

3) corn bread

4) boat house

5) table cloth

6) day time

7) bath room

8) eye brow

B. Use each of the words in sentences.

1. Bob plays football with his friend Ben.

2. I have a bookcase.

3. I like to eat cornbread with tea.

4. Boathouses are built on top of the water.

5. The tablecloth is so smooth.

6. How many hours is it until daytime?

7. I pee in the bathroom.

8. Eyebrows keep our eyes safe from the rain.