Question

pictures & words
compound words
look at each picture and write the word underneath it. then, write the new compound word in a blank space. see the example.
star + fish = starfish
_ + _ = _
cow + boy = cowboy
eye + glass = eye glass
write a sentence using one of the compound words you found above.

Explanation:

Identify the missing compound word equation

The second row of the worksheet shows three pictures:

1. An ear (with sound waves indicating hearing or an ear).
2. A ring (a circular band worn on a finger).
3. An earring (jewelry worn on the ear).

The equation is:

$$ \text{ear} + \text{ring} = \text{earring} $$

Create a sentence using a compound word

The worksheet asks to write a sentence using one of the compound words found above. The available compound words are:

• starfish
• earring
• cowboy
• eyeglass (or eyeglasses)

We can write a simple, clear sentence using "starfish":
"We saw a beautiful orange starfish on the beach."

Answer:

Question 1

The missing words in the second row are:

• First blank: ear
• Second blank: ring
• Third blank: earring

Question 2

A sentence using one of the compound words:
"We saw a beautiful orange starfish on the beach."