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Compound nouns

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  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? Work given to pupils by teachers to be done at home.
    homework
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? A private club where you go to do physical exercises in order to become fit.
    health club
  • Identify the compound noun(s) in each of the following sentences. The new table cloth is in the dinin groom.
    table cloth, dining room.
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? The time at which one goes to bed.
    bedtime
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? The place where you were born.
    birthplace
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? Water from a river or spring that contains mineral salts or gases.
    mineral water
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? Facial hair that has grown down the side of a man’s face.
    sideburns
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? An official document that shows that you are qualified to drive.
    driving/driver license
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? A machine for washing dishes.
    dishwasher
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? A list that you make of all things you need to buy when you go shopping.
    shopping list
  • Write the plural form of the compound noun in parentheses to complete each sentence. (Milkshake) may also be called frappes, cabinets, or velvets, depending on where you live.
    milkshakes
  • Write the plural form of the compound noun in parentheses to complete each sentence. (Babysitter) may be expected to bathe children and put them to bed.
    babysitters
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? A holiday or trip taken by a newly married couple.
    honeymoon
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? The time 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm when to stop to have lunch.
    lunch hour
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? A paved walkway.
    sidewalk
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? Food remaining from a previous meal.
    leftovers
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? A shop that sells different types of books.
    bookshop
  • What is the compound noun which fits the description? A variation of baseball.
    softball
  • Identify the compound noun(s) in each of the following sentences. That male horse is actually a famous thoroughbred.
    male horse, thoroughbred
  • A woman’s purse.
    handbag