Compound Words Quiz Grade 8

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    Fire + a combination of strong winds, thunder, and rain = a very destructive fire.

    • firestorm
    • firehail
    • firegale
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    Fire + what an airplane does = insect that makes light.

    • firefly
    • firebug
    • fireworm
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    Fire + when you put all of the toppings on a hamburger you put on the ___ = rockets that explode in the air for celebrations.

    • fireworks
    • firewood
    • firebombs
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    Fire + a person who uses his fists = a person who puts out fires and rescues people.

    • firefighter
    • fireboxer
    • firedog
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    Fire + a feathered animal = a legendary creature associated with the sun.

    • firebird
    • firefly
    • firebug
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    Fire + round object used in sport = a circular type of flame.

    • fireball
    • firecircle
    • fireround
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    Fire + evidence used to establish a fact = able to withstand great heat.

    • firewood
    • firedoor
    • firewall
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    Fire + evidence used to establish a fact = able to withstand great heat.

    • fireproof
    • firebolt
    • fireside
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    Fire + what your hand is attached to = a weapon that fires a bullet.

    • firearm
    • firepower
    • firefinger
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    Fire + what Humpty Dumpty fell off = a security system that stops people entering your computer without your permission.

    • firewall
    • firehorse
    • firetree
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    Fire + what Humpty Dumpty fell off = a security system that stops people entering your computer without your permission

    • toothbrush
    • paintbrush
    • airbrush
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    Which of the following body parts could you add before the word “chair” to make a comfortable place to sit and relax at home?

    • arm
    • leg
    • finger
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    Which of these words, which is where you likely sleep, could you put before “room” to create an important part of your house?

    • bed
    • sofa
    • bath
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    If you want to enjoy a snack while watching a movie, you might “pop” which of the following cereals in the microwave?

    • corn
    • rice
    • rye
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    Which of these “boxes” would you check if you were expecting a letter or a package to arrive at your house?

    • mailbox
    • lunchbox
    • toolbox
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    Which of the following words could you add before “pan” to create an item that can be used to make Alfredo, Bechamel, or Hollandaise?

    • sauce
    • pizza
    • egg
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    Which of the following words can be added before “phone” to create a mobile item you can use to call your relatives? (for American English speakers)

    • cell
    • pay
    • tap
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    The item pictured on the right is meant to “stop” which of the following things, the first part of the word “_____stop”?

    • door
    • table
    • chair
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    Which of the following words can be added before “cake” to create a breakfast food like the one pictured, often served with maple syrup and butter?

    • pan
    • cup
    • short
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    If your mom were preparing to go out to dinner, which of these items would she most likely be applying on her lips?

    • stick
    • soap
    • paste
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    To get from home to school, you would usually take which of the following vehicles (which creates a new term if added after “school”)?

    • bus
    • bike
    • car
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    If you arrive at school on a rainy day, you are likely to be wearing which of the following items, one that you could hang when you walk into the classroom?

    • raincoat
    • rainshoes
    • rainbow
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    Which of the following parts of your body is the first half of a compound word that ends in “pack”, forming an object that helps you take your stuff from one place to another?

    • back
    • leg
    • hand
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    Which of the following writing utensils can form a new word when added before “case”, creating a handy container for your writing instruments?

    • pencil
    • pencil
    • pen
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    If your teacher told the class you needed to write something down, which of the following “books” would you most likely retrieve?

    • notebook
    • textbook
    • cookbook
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    Playing sports at school can be a fun way to unwind from a busy day. Which of the following sports, formerly played by Michael Jordan, is a common activity for children at school?

    • basketball
    • football
    • kickball
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    Some classrooms have fish in them to help children learn about them and care for them. Which of these colors would you place before “fish” to create an aquatic animal? (also the name of a snack)

    • gold
    • silver
    • black
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    If your teacher wants you to learn how to use old-fashioned mail, he or she might ask you to write which of the following “cards”?

    • postcard
    • keycard
    • wildcard
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    In which of the following “boxes” are you most likely to carry food to eat during recess time at school?

    • lunchbox
    • sandbox
    • icebox
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    If your teachers want you to think of as many ideas as possible, they might ask you to create a mind map or word web connecting your thoughts. Which human organ’s name is used to describe this activity, referred to as a “storm”?

    • brain
    • skin
    • heart

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