Ages 5–8📖 English13 verified questions on this shelf

Compound Words

Recognise and spell compound words by identifying the two component words that combine to form a single word

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Question 1 of 3

If you split the word "doorbell" into the two smaller words that were joined together, which pair is correct?

Question 2 of 3

Which option shows the correct way to write the compound word made from the words "star" and "fish"?

Question 3 of 3

You have the words “basket” and “ball.” How should they be written when they are joined together as one word?

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