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Compound Words - Simple

Compound Words Simple problems ask you to combine two independent words to form a compound word. You must identify the correct compound word formed by joining the given words.

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Introduction & Overview Why This Matters How to Solve Pro Tips & Tricks
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Introduction to Compound Words - Simple

Compound Words Simple problems ask you to combine two independent words to form a compound word. You must identify the correct compound word formed by joining the given words.

Prerequisites

Basic vocabulary Understanding of compound words Common compound word recognition
Why This Matters: Compound Word problems appear in 1-2 questions in SSC CGL and Banking exams. They test vocabulary and word combination skills.

How to Solve Compound Words - Simple Problems

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Step 1: Identify the two given words

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Step 2: Join them together in the given order

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Step 3: Check if the combined word is a valid English compound word

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Step 4: Some compounds are written as one word (closed compounds)

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Step 5: Some are hyphenated—check the question format

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Step 6: Verify the meaning makes sense

Pro Strategy: Learn common compound words. Most exam questions use closed compounds (written as one word). Join the words directly without spaces or hyphens unless specified.

Example Problem

Example: What compound word is formed by joining 'FOOT' and 'BALL'? Solution: Step 1: Word1: FOOT, Word2: BALL Step 2: Join: FOOT + BALL = FOOTBALL Step 3: FOOTBALL is a valid compound word (sport) Answer: FOOTBALL

Pro Tips & Tricks

  • Common closed compounds: SUNLIGHT, FOOTBALL, BEDROOM, RAINBOW, FIREPLACE, BOOKSHOP, AIRPORT, BIRTHDAY, EVERYONE, SOMETHING
  • Common hyphenated compounds: MOTHER-IN-LAW, WELL-BEING, SIX-PACK, LONG-TERM
  • Common open compounds: ICE CREAM, POST OFFICE, HIGH SCHOOL
  • Most exam problems use closed compounds
  • The order of words matters—FOOTBALL is correct, BALLFOOT is not
  • Some compounds have changed spelling over time (TOOTHPASTE, not TOOTH PASTE)

Shortcut Methods to Solve Faster

SUN + LIGHT = SUNLIGHT
FOOT + BALL = FOOTBALL
BED + ROOM = BEDROOM
RAIN + BOW = RAINBOW
FIRE + PLACE = FIREPLACE
BOOK + SHOP = BOOKSHOP
AIR + PORT = AIRPORT
BIRTH + DAY = BIRTHDAY

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Reversing the order of words
Adding a space between words when not needed
Creating a non-standard compound
Using hyphen when closed form is expected

Exam Importance

Compound Words - Simple is an important topic for various competitive exams. Here's how frequently it appears:

SSC CGL
1-2 questions
BANKING PO
1-2 questions
RAILWAYS RRB
1-2 questions
INSURANCE
1-2 questions

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