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Compound words 3*

Objective

To recognise and generate compound words, e.g. playground, shoelace, underneath; and to use this knowledge to support their spelling.

 

house ache body keeper mill
stairs side castle cuffs time

 

Choose a word from the list above to add to the following word to make a completely new one.  Type in the new word.

 

1. sand      
 
2. green      
 
3. goal      
 
4. head        
 
5. down      
 
6. wind      
 
7. hand      
 
8. play      
 
9. no      
 
10.in      
 
When you have finished, click on the 'finished' button to check your answers.
 
  

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* Extension activity - see how many more words you can find using this rule.  Use a dictionary to help you.  Write down a sentence for each of the words to show that you understand the rule.

 

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