Compound Words

Grade 1 Spelling Worksheet

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

1. 1.

   Put “rain” and “bow” together. Write the new word.
2. 2.

   Which word fits? A flat breakfast cake you flip.

   • cakepan
   • cupcake
   • doorbell
   • pancake
3. 3.

   Split “bathtub” into two small words.

   • tub + bath
   • bath + tub
   • bat + htub
   • ba + thtub
4. 4.

   Add the second word. A game with a bat, a ball and four bases.
5. 5.

   Write the compound word. A box of sand to play in. It starts with “sand.”
6. 6.

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

   Which word fits? A soft sea animal that wobbles.

   • fishjelly
   • backyard
   • mailbox
   • jellyfish
8. 8.

   Split “playground” into two small words.

   • playg + round
   • pl + ayground
   • play + ground
   • pla + yground
9. 9.

   Add the second word. A box that holds your lunch.
10. 10.

    Write the compound word. A home on a farm. It starts with “farm.”