Compound Words - 2

ScottsEnglish

Following is a list of compound words that you need to know. Put the correct word in each sentence.

bathrobe
bathtub
battleship
bedroom
beeline
birthday
blackboard
bookcase
booklet
bookshelf

1. He made a _____________ for the buffet table at the wedding.
2. You can tour a _______________ at the naval docks.
3. I need a new __________________ for my new book club arrivals.
4. There is a _____________________ hanging behind the door.
5. The company has an informational ________________ for new hires.
6. We are building a guest __________________ in the attic.
7. She did not want anyone to celebrate her ___________________.
8. The teacher wrote the correct answers on the _____________________.
9. The dictionary is on the ____________________, near the bottom.
10. In the winter, it feels good to soak in a hot ____________________.

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1. He made a beeline for the buffet table at the wedding.
2. You can tour a battleship at the naval docks.
3. I need a new bookshelf / bookcase for my new book club arrivals.
4. There is a bathrobe hanging behind the door.
5. The company has an informational booklet for new hires.
6. We are building a guest bedroom in the attic.
7. She did not want anyone to celebrate her birthday.
8. The teacher wrote the correct answers on the blackboard.
9. The dictionary is on the bookshelf / bookcase, near the bottom.
10. In the winter, it feels good to soak in a hot bathtub.  

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