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Compound Nouns
Read each sentence and copy the compound
noun on your paper. Then give its plural form.
1. The maid-of-honor at the wedding cried
during the ceremony.
2. The back of the station wagon was loaded
with luggage.
3. Emma enjoyed his visit with his mother-in-
law.
4. In the room the children found a lampshade.
5. Lorna held the position of editor-in-chief.
Are your answers like these?
1. maid-of-honor - maids-of-honor
2. station wagons - station wagons
3. mothers-in-law - mothers-in-law
4. lampshades - lampshades
5. editors-in-chief - editors-in-chief
Read this short article.
The Filipinos
Filipinos are by nature patient, persevering,
and hardworking. These traits can be observed
in most people especially in the rural areas.
Many of them are farmers, fishermen and
herdsmen. In their homes, housewives engage
in home industries. Some are basket and mat
weavers, pot makers and food preservers.
Many Filipinos have adapted well to the
advancement of technology. Many
carpenters, dressmakers, bricklayers and
painters now use modern equipment in their
work. In the urban areas, we observe that
the average postmen, firemen, policemen,
market vendors, and others possess the
characteristics of an admirable Filipino.
-adapted from Lesson Guides in Elem. English 6
By the Ateneo de Manila University
What two words were used in the article?
Pasig River
Pasig River is one of the important natural
landmark of Metro Manila. Before, Pasig River
was a source of water for fresh water fish,
seashell, other seafood and irrigation for towns.
It was one of the largest fresh water sources in
Asia. Today, the government has committed itself
to the rehabilitation and revival of this landmark.
It is the critical lifeline for the ecological health of
Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay which are sources of
livelihood for thousands of fisherman. Some
workers like pot maker, carpenters, basket weaver
and dressmaker live along the banks of the Pasig
River.
Let’s Test Ourselves Key Answer
1. landmarks 6. lifelines
2. fresh waters 7. fishermen
3. seashells 8. pot makers
4. seafoods 9. basket weavers
5. freshwaters 10. dressmakers
Let’s Test Ourselves
Write a compound word that fits the
meaning of the given statement then form its
plural form.
1. One who passes by
Passer by - passers-by
2. A purse, a notebook or a small book
pocketbook - pocketbooks
3. Transmits information by radio or television.
broadcaster - broadcasters
railway - railways
5. A practitioner in a court of law who is legally
qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such
court on the retainers of clients.
attorney-at-law -
attorneys-at-law
Assignment:
Give the plural form of the compound noun in
each item.