Question

A. DIRECTIONS: Underline all of the compound words in each sentence.

1. After the earthquake, rescue workers searched for survivors.
2. The city council passed a law saying that landlords must provide pest control.
3. Their new home has a fireplace, a dishwasher, and an eat-in kitchen.
4. A computer is more efficient with high-speed Internet and up-to-date software.​

Answer 1

1. After the earthquake, rescue workers searched for survivors.

2. The city council passed a new law saying that landlords must provide pest control.

3. Their new home has a fireplace, a dishwasher, and an eat-in kitchen.

4. A computer is more efficient with high-speed internet and up-to-date software.

Explanation: Compound words are words that are made up of two or more words. They can use a hyphen as well!

Examples:

Rainforest -> rain + forest

Snowball -> snow + ball

Answer 2

1. earthquake

2. landlords

3. fireplace, dishwasher

4. high-speed

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