Compound Words

Grade 1 Spelling Worksheet - Challenge Me

Write the answer on the line, or circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Put “sun” and “flower” together. Write the new word.
2. 2.

   Which word fits? A tiny piece of frozen snow that falls.

   • snowflake
   • bathtub
   • flakesnow
   • bedroom
3. 3.

   Split “doorbell” into two small words.

   • door + bell
   • do + orbell
   • doorb + ell
   • doo + rbell
4. 4.

   Write the compound word. A game where you throw a ball through a hoop.
5. 5.

   Spell the compound word. The spot in a house where a fire keeps you warm.
6. 6.

   Put “paint” and “brush” together. Write the new word.
7. 7.

   Which word fits? A small orange fish kept as a pet.

   • mailbox
   • playground
   • fishgold
   • goldfish
8. 8.

   Split “backyard” into two small words.

   • back + yard
   • backy + ard
   • bac + kyard
   • ba + ckyard
9. 9.

   Write the compound word. A box that holds a hammer and other tools.
10. 10.

    Spell the compound word. A tall tower with a bright light for ships.