Compound words in sentences

Grade 4 Vocabulary Worksheet

Circle the compound word(s) in each sentence.

We have to call a locksmith to change the lock on our front door.

We could hear the foghorns blaring across the foggy beach.

Vendors are selling rugs, pottery, and food in the open marketplace.

What you see above the water is just the tip of the iceberg.

I always carry around a pocketbook for when I have a moment to read.

They anchored the boat offshore and then swam to the beach.

There’s a lot of guesswork that goes into deciding which lottery numbers to choose.

It was a scary movie. I think I'll have nightmares about it tonight.

I am doing a needlework called duplicate stitching on sweaters for Christmas gifts.

If the moonlight had not shone down on the street, it would have been completely dark.

When the builders laid the cornerstone of our new house, we knew our dream would soon
be a reality.

I like eggs for breakfast, but my sister prefers oatmeal.

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Compound words in sentences
Grade 4 Vocabulary Worksheet

Answers:

We have to call a locksmith to change the lock on our front door.

We could hear the foghorns blaring across the foggy beach.

Vendors are selling rugs, pottery, and food in the open marketplace.

What you see above the water is just the tip of the iceberg.

I always carry around a pocketbook for when I have a moment to read.

They anchored the boat offshore and then swam to the beach.

There’s a lot of guesswork that goes into deciding which lottery numbers to choose.

It was a scary movie. I think I'll have nightmares about it tonight.

I am doing a needlework called duplicate stitching on sweaters for Christmas gifts.

If the moonlight had not shone down on the street, it would have been completely dark.

When the builders laid the cornerstone of our new house, we knew our dream would soon
be a reality.

I like eggs for breakfast, but my sister prefers oatmeal.

Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com