Compound nouns in English Language - Lesson with Comprehension Exercises

Types of compound nouns:

1. Closed compound nouns: compound nouns that are written as a single word. Example: keyboard

2. Hyphenated compound nouns: compound nouns that are written with a hyphen between the words. Example: mother-in-law

3. Open compound nouns: compound nouns that are written as separate words. Example: ice cream

Practical uses Compound nouns::

1. Compound nouns are used to name or describe people, places, things, or ideas. Example: Toothpaste is used to clean teeth.

2. Compound nouns can also be used as the subject or object of a verb. Example: The toothpaste helped to whiten my teeth.

Special cases Compound nouns:

1. Compound nouns can be made up of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Example: Tooth (noun) + paste (noun) = toothpaste (compound noun) Example: Water (noun) + bottle (noun) = water bottle (compound noun)

2. The meaning of a compound noun can be different from the meanings of the individual words that make it up. Example: Toothpaste is used to clean teeth, but paste can also refer to a thick, sticky substance.

Comprehension exercises Compound nouns:

1. Identify the compound noun in the following sentence: "I bought a new kitchen sink." 

    

   Answer: kitchen sink

2. Choose the correct compound noun to complete the sentence: "I applied sunscreen to my face and _____." a. neck-back b. neckback c. neck back 

    

   Answer: c. neck back

3. Choose the correct compound noun to complete the sentence: "I left my _____ at home." a. passport b. passport's c. passportes 

    

   Answer: a. passport

4. Complete the missing part: "I went to the _____ store to buy a new outfit." a. clothing b. clothes c. cloth 

    

   Answer: b. clothes

5. Choose the correct compound noun to complete the sentence: "I need to buy some _____ for my car." a. tire b. tires c. tyre 

    

   Answer: a. tire