Compound Words

Identify the correct compound word based on its definition. Questions test knowledge of compound words formed by combining two existing words.

5 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The stem defines the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to one of the composite words that follow. You are required to choose the correct composite word out of the four options that follow.

"Above”

  1. looking glass
  2. well discussed
  3. overcoat
  4. backbite
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The stem defines the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to one of the composite words that follow. You are required to choose the correct composite word out of the four options that follow.

"Below”

  1. highborn
  2. limelight
  3. longlasting
  4. undersell
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The stem defines the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to one of the composite words that follow. You are required to choose the correct composite word out of the four options that follow.

"Beforehand”

  1. foreclose
  2. foretell
  3. everlasting
  4. handmade
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The stem defines the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to one of the composite words that follow. You are required to choose the correct composite word out of the four options that follow.

"Single”

  1. pretend
  2. monotone
  3. interview
  4. empower
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The stem defines the meaning of a prefix which has been attached to one of the composite words that follow. You are required to choose the correct composite word out of the four options that follow.

"Already”

  1. widespread
  2. aforesaid
  3. waterproof
  4. worldwide

Practice this chapter

One Word Substitution (1518 questions)