Question

Use a dictionary to find the correct spelling of each of the following compound nouns. Write the correct form in the space provided. a. fire-drill fire drill firedrill fire drill b. Postmaster post-master post master _______ c. side-line side line sideline _______ d. son in law soninlaw son-in-law _______ e. base ball baseball base-ball _______ f. fire place fire-place fireplace _______

Answer 1

a. fire drill

b. Postmaster

c. sideline

d. son - in- low

e. baseball

f. fireplace

Answer 2

Answer:

Exercise 2: Identifying Compound Nouns.  Underline the compound noun in each sentence.

1.    Large tomatoes are growing in our backyard.

2.    My great-grandfather is living with us.

3.    A new high school was built last year.

4.    Suddenly the doorknob began to turn slowly.

5.    The racehorse ran like the wind.

6.    I left angry, but I exercised self-control

7.    There are three lifeguards at the beach this summer.

8.    The stars lie many light-years away.

9.    Two astronauts were flying in the landing-craft.

10. My bedroom is located at the end of the hall.