Study English ESL Words - Compounds Quiz

Bestudeer 160 Engelse samengestelde woorden - een geweldige quiz voor ESL-leerlingen!

When two words are used together to make a new meaning, a compound is formed! They make English so much fun! It is also a great educational tool, because they are easy to memorize. In the quiz there are 160 of them! Check that you know them all!

A compound noun is a noun that is made with two or more words. A compound noun is usually [noun + noun] or [adjective + noun], but there are other combinations (see below). It is important to understand and recognize compound nouns. Each compound noun acts as a single unit and can be modified by adjectives and other nouns.

English is the language of science, of aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or for finding work abroad. It’s also the language of international communication, the media and the internet, so learning English is important for socialising and entertainment as well as work!