★Compound and Hyphenated Words
Grade 5 Spelling Worksheet
NameDate
Unscramble each compound word. Write it on the line.
doobrme
uelwfrosn
eonkobot
byhditar
lamcrosos
llobftao
oarbwni
ooprncp
aderaymd
sodkarbate
nmosanw
rbtfytlue
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5th Grade Compound and Hyphenated Words worksheets
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About this worksheet
A compound word is made of two smaller words joined together, like sun and flower in sunflower. Seeing the two parts is the best way to spell the whole word. On this fifth grade sheet each of twelve compound words has its letters mixed up, and the child unscrambles the letters and writes the word on the line, looking for the two small words inside.
Each version has different words, and the answer key gives every word.
What your child will learn
- Find the two small words inside a compound word
- Unscramble letters to spell a word
- Write compound words as one word
- Check the spelling by reading it back
Common Core standard: L.5.2.E
Worked example
The letters rdoobem unscramble to bedroom: bed and room.
Common mistake
Splitting a closed compound into two words (play ground) when it is written as one (playground).
Helpful hint
Look for two small words you know, such as sun and shine, and put them together.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with compound and hyphenated words?
Splitting a closed compound into two words (play ground) when it is written as one (playground).
How can I help my child with compound and hyphenated words?
Look for two small words you know, such as sun and shine, and put them together.
Are these 5th grade spelling worksheets free to print?
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