Vocabulary Worksheets Activity 3

Compound words dictionary work

1 Work with a partner. Use a dictionary to find some compound words made with one of the
words below.
EXAMPLE: sunglasses, sun power

sun

water

head

card

book

2 Two of the compound words below do not exist. Can you find them? Check your
dictionary in order to verify your answer. Then explain what each existing word means.
a. waterproof _________________________

d. phone card ________________________

b. wordbook __________________________

e. cardbook __________________________

c. watersun __________________________

f. sunshade __________________________

3 Complete the gaps with a compound word formed with the word in brackets. It can be in
the singular or plural form.
a. We were all waiting for Lucy in the____________________ (way).
b. Jill has so much stuff, she cant find any space left on the___________________ (shelves).
c. We should all arrive on time for the __________________(party).
d. I cant drive my car tonight. One of the _________________(light) isnt working.
e. I am not so keen on using ______________(bags), I always prefer loose tea.
f. The train was entering the _______________(railway) when I saw the women waving.
g. Traditional _________________(paper) are no longer profitable. Everybody reads them online
nowadays.