Some people assume that English teachers are wonderful spellers. This is not true! In fact, many of us have to review spelling rules regularly. We also have to review other aspects of the language before we teach a lesson. One thing I have trouble remembering is compound nouns. I often find myself looking up words just to be sure they are one word rather than two. Sometimes these words end up being hyphenated. I've noticed on MyEC that many other people have the same problem. This month, let's practise using compound nouns.
Your Task
1) Review EnglishClub's lesson on compound nouns. (Learn all 3 types.)
2) Create a list of 10 compound nouns that you want to remember. Search for lists of "compound nouns" online.
3) Add a new blog post. Use the title: Writing Challenge: My Compound Noun List
4) Challenge a few MyEC members to write 10 sentences about other MyEC members (or about MyEC) using YOUR word list. The members can write their example sentences in the comments of your post. Make sure the member(s) sees your challenge!
5) Share a link to your word list in the comments of this post as well.
*Optional: Add the best sentences to your post with credit to the writers. (Try to fix any errors.) Record the sentences and share the MP3 file. Don't forget the rules about the pronunciation of compound nouns.
My Word List
1. ice cream
2. high school
3. hairdresser
4. blackboard
5. bus stop
6. sister-in-law
7. swimming pool
8. five-year-old
9. redhead
10. takeout
*I challenge all of the EC Mods to write example sentences using these words! (Anyone is welcome to try.) The best sentences will be added to this post.
Comments
@Nadira Thanks for joining! I love your examples. Keep in mind that hyphens help the reader out in those two words. It's easier for the brain to read as one noun when they are connected in that way. Note that "blackboard" and "whiteboard" are typically one word when referring to the object in the classroom. Have you seen these used with spaces? These are two words I always seem to check. Also, you don't need an article (a) with "takeout".
@Expector Great responses! I hope you'll think of some more compound nouns and add them to your blog too! I love your sentence about your five-year-old. Mine is about to turn six! :(
@Nafis Great! Can you fix two small errors in these two sentences?
4. blackboard: The professor got mad [why] the blackboards are not erased by the previous professor.
5. bus stop: Two lovers were kissing at the bus stop as if there [is] no tomorrow.
@Maghol
Keen is correct.
For example if you had a busy day you might just go to McDonald's for takeout (food is in the bag instead of on a tray) instead of sitting in the restaurant.
Thanks for your invitation, Tara! This blog post is indeed fun and educational!
Here are my examples.
1. ice cream - My favorite dessert is chocolate ice cream! Maybe because I have sweet tooth.
2. high school - I had a lot of wonderful memories during my high school life.
3. hairdresser - The hairdresser knows how to glamorize a simple lady.
4. blackboard - Most teachers are still using blackboard for their discussion, while some prefer to use whiteboard.
5. bus stop - The bus stop in Brooklyn was occupied by many waiting passengers.
6. sister-in-law - Brad mistakenly heard that his sister-in-law, Katey was dating Tom.
7. swimming pool - Michael Phelps mastered his diving skills in a swimming pool for hours.
8. five-year-old - My five-year-old nephew likes to play angry birds.
9. redhead - A redhead person usually gets in a trouble.
10. takeout - People prefer takeout meals instead of cooking their own food because of busy lifestyles.
I hope you like it!
Cheers,
Robbie
This is my link to
Writing Challenge: Compound Nouns
http://my.englishclub.com/profiles/blogs/writing-challenge-my-compo...
1.ice cream - I hate ice cream.
2. high school - My sister graduated from the high school in last year.
3. hairdresser - Hairdresser using new equipments to cut hair.
4. blackboard - In my schooling time I didn't like to erase the blackboard.
5. bus stop - The lovers like to talk in bus stop until last bus comes.
6. sister-in-law - My sister-in-law always try to feed me with various food.
7. swimming pool - I don't have swimming pool in my garden.
8. five-year-old - My five-year-old daughter likes to go to school.
9. redhead - My office redhead lady always looking at me.
10. takeout - Please takeout your pen from your pocket.
Dear Tara
Pleasure and it is indeed useful
ice cream- I enjoy chocolate ice cream.
high school - The enjoyable time of our lives , are at high school
hair dresser- I visit the hair dresser often so as to look nice.
black board- The teacher writes on the black board
bus stop- The bus stop is round the corner
sister-in -law - My sister in law is more like my own sister
swimming pool - I enjoy swimming in my own swimming pool
five- year - old- A five year old is usually a bundle of mischief
redhead - A redhead gets more glances!
takeout- When I do not cook , I usually have a takeout.
Great Challenge!
You'll see a lot of compound nouns in the medical English, such as blood type. I wonder who keep making such compound nouns for us and if we can make/create our own compound nouns for others to use? You bet there are always newly-created compound nouns.
And, there are always exceptions, such as sports center/centre. This is the tricky part of English.
My example sentences are as follows:
ice cream - I don't really like ice cream.
high school - My son graduated from the hight school two years ago.
hairdresser - My wife has her own hairdresser.
blackboard - I enjoyed his handwriting on the blackboard.
bus stop - I used to wait at the bus stop.
sister-in-law - I wish I had a sister-in-law.
swimming pool - If only there was/were a swimming pool in my backyard!
five-year-old - I still remember how cute my five-year-old son was.
redhead - I wonder why a redhead tends to draw more attention.
takeout - I used to drive my son to the restaurant for his takeout.
Dear Tara, it's my pleasure. Here are my sentences:
1. ice cream: The first modern ice cream was invented by Mrs. Mary Ealse in England.
2. high school: Have you ever escaped from your high school?
3. hairdresser: A hairdresser used the conditioner to dye the lady’s hair.
4. blackboard: The professor got mad why the blackboards are not erased by the previous professor.
5. bus stop: Two lovers were kissing at the bus stop as if there is no tomorrow.
6. sister-in-law: Why is the daughter-in-law treating her sister-in-law as an enemy?
7. swimming pool: By looking at the swimming pool, little girl started crying.
8. five-year-old: The blind five-year-old boy could play Mozart’s pieces skillfully.
9. redhead : Why do we barely meet redhead women in public?
10. takeout: To age properly, people should cut out takeout foods.
Have a great time,
Nafis
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