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282 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6
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Vocabulary and
Spelling
- rebel + -ed rebelled
- loan + -ed loaned
- plant + -ed planted
18. tip + -ing tipping
19. smart + -est smartest
20. begin + -er beginner
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Exercise 2 Write the compound word formed from the words in parentheses. If the
sentence is correct, write Cin the blank.
screwdriver Please hand me the smallest (screw driver).
C 1. What did you use for a (steering wheel) on your go-cart?
bedroom 2. Micah does his studying in his (bed room).
C 3. Marisha is proud of her (table manners).
beehive 4. Yesterday, our class was a (bee hive) of activity.
C 5. With a huge leap, Katarina caught the (line drive).
bookkeeper 6. Does your mother hire a (book keeper)?
earthquake 7. No one in our class has ever experienced an (earth quake).
C 8. Mr. Sanchez wore gray (dress pants) with his blue blazer.
anybody 9. Achim finished the test before (any body) else.
C 10. Did you remember to bring your (fishing pole)?
snowstorm 11. How many hours did the (snow storm) last?
C 12. Do you think Mimi would like a (jewelry box) for her birthday?
somewhere 13. I know that book is (some where) in this room.
C 14. Ms. Yedon has the most beautiful (flower garden) in the neighborhood.
strawberry 15. My favorite part of the meal was the (straw berry) and banana dessert.
C 16. Please bring some (light bulbs) when you come home.
C 17. Elijah has a new (sport coat) to wear to the program.
warehouse 18. Dad purchased our new television directly from the (ware house).
C 19. Our (bird feeder) needs to be refilled.
windshield 20. I was scared when the stone flew against the (wind shield).