Compound Words: Sun + Flower = Sunflower — Answers
Answer sheet with model answers and success criteria for the Year 1 vocabulary worksheet.
Success TutoringWorksheetsAnswer sheetYear 1 · English · VocabularyCompound Words: Sun + Flower = Sunflower — Answers
Part A: Put them together
Join the two words to make one new word. Write it with no space.
1.sun + flower = (answer space)
Answer: sunflower
2.rain + bow = (answer space)
Answer: rainbow
3.foot + ball = (answer space)
Answer: football
4.cup + cake = (answer space)
Answer: cupcake
5.star + fish = (answer space)
Answer: starfish
Part B: Spot the compound word
Look for two small words inside one word. Circle it.
6.Which is a compound word?
- Ajumping
- Bdoghouse
- Chappy
Answer: doghouse
dog + house = doghouse.
7.Which is a compound word?
- Apopcorn
- Bpencil
- Ctable
Answer: popcorn
pop + corn = popcorn.
8.Which is a compound word?
- Akitten
- Bgarden
- Csnowman
Answer: snowman
snow + man = snowman.
Part C: Split them up
Write the two small words that make the compound word.
9.Split playground into two words.
Answer: play + ground
10.Split bedroom into two words.
Answer: bed + room
Part D: Your turn
11.Make your own compound word. Write the two small words and the new word.
Model answer: e.g. sand + castle = sandcastle; mail + box = mailbox; hair + brush = hairbrush.
Success criteria:
- Two real words are joined
- The new word is a real compound word
- It is written with no space
Marking tips
- Give credit for correct method even when the final answer slips — the working shows where the thinking went right.
- For open-ended tasks, use the success criteria as a checklist rather than looking for one "right" answer.
- Celebrate what went well first, then pick one thing to work on next.