Question

compound words
a compound word is made up of two smaller words. to help figure
out the meaning of a compound word, think about the meaning of
each smaller word. then put the two meanings together.
newspaper = news + paper
a newspaper is paper with news printed on it.
airplane = air + plane
an airplane is a plane that flies in the air.
practice
a. divide each compound word into two smaller words. write
each word on the line. then circle the correct meaning.

1. lifeguard: ____ + ____

a person who guards swimmers’ lives
a person who guards his or her own life

1. toothbrush = ____ + ____

a brush made out of teeth
a brush used to clean teeth

1. houseboat = ____ + ____

a boat that people live on
a boat you can use inside a house

1. notebook = ____ + ____

a book of paper used to write down notes
a book used to hold notes people give you

1. sidewalk = ____ + ____

a place to walk on the side of the street
walking in a sideways direction

Explanation:

Answer:

1. life + guard; a person who guards swimmers' lives
2. tooth + brush; a brush used to clean teeth
3. house + boat; a boat that people live on
4. note + book; a book of paper used to write down notes
5. side + walk; a place to walk on the side of the street