Compound Words - 15

ScottsEnglish

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

teapot
thunderstorm
tightrope
timetable
tombstone
toolbox
toothbrush
understand
wallpaper
wardrobe

1. After having his teeth fixed, he always carried a _____________________ in his bag.
2. Her _____________________ is immense and she has clothes for every season and occasion.
3. I do not ___________________ Chinese, which has been a problem in my career.
4. The _________________ is ready for this afternoon's tea.
5. Her apartment's ________________ is lime green from 1978.
6. The electrician never went out without a small ___________________.
7. Some farm animals react badly to a ________________________.
8. He wanted a small picture of himself carved on his _____________________.
9. The _________________ walker enthralled the crowd at the circus.
10. Check the train ________________ to see when the next one arrives.

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1. After having his teeth fixed, he always carried a toothbrush in his bag.
2. Her wardrobe is immense and she has clothes for every season and occasion.
3. I do not understand Chinese, which has been a problem in my career.
4. The teapot is ready for this afternoon's tea.
5. Her apartment's wallpaper is lime green from 1978.
6. The electrician never went out without a small toolbox.
7. Some farm animals react badly to a thunderstorm.
8. He wanted a small picture of himself carved on his tombstone.
9. The tightrope walker enthralled the crowd at the circus.
10. Check the train timetable to see when the next one arrives.

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