Question

practice using
use compound words
compound words are made up of two smaller words put together. to understand a compound word, look at the meaning of each smaller word. then put the meanings together.
every + one = everyone
divide each word into two smaller words. discuss the meanings of the smaller words. then tell what the compound word means.
nobody backache weekday handwrite
try it
a. put the smaller words together to form a compound word. then circle the correct meaning.

1. head + ache =

a pain felt in the head
a pain felt in the leg

1. pillow + case =

a small pillow
a covering for a pillow

1. bath + tub =

towels for drying off with
a container to wash in

1. lunch + box =

a kind of container for food
a kind of food

Explanation:

Answer:

headache, a pain felt in the head
pillowcase, a covering for a pillow
bathtub, a container to wash in
lunchbox, a kind of container for food