Compound nouns make English more vivid and efficient. They combine two (or sometimes more) words to form a single noun that expresses a specific idea clearly. Examples include “snowman,” “bookshelf,” and “airport.” In this interactive Compound Nouns Quiz, you’ll test your skills and learn to recognize common compound noun structures.
Try it out and check your answers at the end!
Compound Nouns Quiz test
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Compound Nouns Quiz: Multiple-Choice Questions
1. A container used for lunch
A) Lunch basket
B) Lunchbox
C) Food bag
2. A place where airplanes land and take off
A) Fly station
B) Airfield
C) Airport
3. A board used to write with chalk
A) Blackboard
B) Chalkboard
C) Both A and B
4. A house made for birds
A) Birdplace
B) Birdhouse
C) Housebird
5. A machine that washes dishes
A) Dish machine
B) Dish washer
C) Dishwasher
6. A shop that sells books
A) Bookshop
B) Shopbook
C) Bookstore
7. Shoes designed for sports
A) Sportshoes
B) Running shoes
C) Sports shoes
8. A watch you wear on your wrist
A) Wristwatch
B) Watchband
C) Handwatch
9. A chair designed to spin
A) Round chair
B) Rotating chair
C) Swivel chair
10. A bag you carry on your back
A) Backbag
B) Backpack
C) Carrybag
Answers of all quizzes on Compound Nouns
- B) Lunchbox
- C) Airport
- C) Both A and B (both “blackboard” and “chalkboard” are correct)
- B) Birdhouse
- C) Dishwasher
- A) Bookshop (also “bookstore” is widely used in American English)
- C) Sports shoes
- A) Wristwatch
- C) Swivel chair
- B) Backpack
FAQs About Compound Nouns
What is a compound noun?
A compound noun is formed when two or more words are joined to create a noun with a new meaning, such as “notebook,” “football,” or “toothbrush.”
How can I identify compound nouns?
Look for combinations of nouns or adjectives + nouns that together describe one thing. They can be written as one word (closed), two words (open), or hyphenated.
Are all compound nouns written the same way?
No. Compound nouns can be:
- Closed: mailbox, sunflower
- Hyphenated: mother-in-law, check-in
- Open: swimming pool, high school
Why should I learn compound nouns?
Understanding compound nouns helps you improve writing clarity, expand your vocabulary, and speak more naturally in English.
Last Word
Mastering compound nouns is essential for clear, precise communication. We hope this Compound Nouns Quiz helped sharpen your grammar skills and made learning more fun! Keep practicing and try creating your compound nouns to strengthen your understanding even more.