Compound Words Exam: Trivia Quiz

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    If the words butter and fly are combined, what compound word do they make?

    • Butterfly
    • Butterflying
    • Butterfinger
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This compound words exam trivia quiz is designed to test your knowledge and help you learn more. When two words are combined to yield a new meaning, they form a compound word. Such words consist of more than one stem. You might have learned if certain words are compound words and how to separate them into two different words. Let's test these things with the below quiz. Are you ready to try it out now? If yes, go ahead then. Best of luck, dear!

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  • 2. 

    I love to watch my brother play football on Friday nights. Identify the compound word.

    • Brother

    • Nights

    • Football

    Correct Answer
    A. Football
    Explanation
    The compound word in the given sentence is "football." A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "foot" and "ball" are combined to create the word "football," which refers to a specific sport.

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  • 3. 

    Which word below is a compound word?

    • Running

    • Sleeping

    • Rainfall

    Correct Answer
    A. Rainfall
    Explanation
    Rainfall is a compound word because it is made up of two separate words, "rain" and "fall", which come together to form a new word with its own meaning.

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  • 4. 

    The sailboat is a compound word.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A compound word is formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a different meaning. In the case of "sailboat," the words "sail" and "boat" are combined to form a new word that refers to a type of watercraft propelled by sails. Therefore, the statement that "The sailboat is a compound word" is true.

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  • 5. 

    The elephant is a compound word.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "The elephant is a compound word" is false. A compound word is formed by combining two or more separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "the" and "elephant" are not separate words being combined, but rather "the" is an article and "elephant" is a noun. Therefore, "the elephant" is not a compound word.

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  • 6. 

    The dog ran out of the backyard. Identify the compound word.

    • Dog ran

    • Backyard

    • Of the

    Correct Answer
    A. Backyard
    Explanation
    In the sentence, "The dog ran out of the backyard," the compound word is "backyard," formed by combining "back" and "yard." It denotes the area behind the house. Compound words merge two words to create a single, unified term, enhancing language efficiency and expressing a specific concept succinctly.

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  • 7. 

    Did you see the beautiful rainbow yesterday? Identify the compound word.

    • Rainbow

    • Yesterday

    • Beautiful

    Correct Answer
    A. Rainbow
    Explanation
    The compound word in this sentence is "rainbow." A compound word is formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, the words "rain" and "bow" are combined to form the word "rainbow," which refers to a colorful arc that appears in the sky after rain.

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  • 8. 

    Separate the compound word "classroom" into two words.

    • Class

    • Room

    • Rooms

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Class
    A. Room
    Explanation
    The word "classroom" can be separated into two words: "class" and "room." This is because "class" refers to a group of students taught by a teacher, and "room" refers to a space or area that is enclosed or set apart for a particular purpose, in this case, for conducting classes.

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  • 9. 

    Alligator is NOT a compound word.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    An alligator is a single word and not a combination of two or more words. Therefore, it is not a compound word. Compound words are formed by joining two or more words together to create a new word with a different meaning. Since "alligator" is not formed by combining any other words, it is not a compound word.

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  • 10. 

    Outside is NOT a compound word.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Outside is NOT a compound word" is false. A compound word is formed by combining two or more separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "outside" is formed by combining the words "out" and "side" to create a word that refers to the exterior or outer part of something. Therefore, "outside" is indeed a compound word.

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Heather is an educator, with four years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching. She is skilled in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently works as an Elementary School Teacher at Pinellas County Schools. She made a career transition one year ago to explore a new path in writing and copy editing. Heather's specialization lies in curriculum development and educational materials, but she maintains versatility to work across various industries. Known for her keen attention to detail and a deep passion for language, she possesses a sharp eye for precision.

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