Name ___________________

Compound Confusions!
Draw lines to connect the parts of 12 more
compound words. Then spell the compound
words in the blanks, in any order.
Example :
flower pecker flowerpot

wood pot woodpecker

Caution: Some words can be matched in more

than one way. Find a solution in which every small
word is used once.

Spelling tip: When you write compound words, keep the letters in both word parts. Sometimes you
will write double consonants. Examples: room + mate = roommate grape + vine = grapevine

1. suit hive _________________________

2. thunder paste _________________________

3. ear melon _________________________

4. book mate _________________________

5. key case _________________________

6. bee stairs _________________________

7. grand storm _________________________

8. down light _________________________

9. team ring _________________________

10. tooth keeper _________________________

11. flash board _________________________

12. water parent _________________________

On the back of this page, write sentences for five of these words. Draw pictures for
three of the words.

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