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Compound Couples
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Compound words are pairings of existing words; e.g. brainstorm. Each word affects the overall meaning.
Some word pairs can be compounded in two ways. Use the given clues to find these "compound couples".
** EXAMPLE **
short range firearm & the blast from a firearm [7]
= shotgun & gunshot
** CLUES **
1. pass & company merger [8]
2. escape & the start of a war [8]
3. delay & maintain [6]
4. shelf set & detective's diary [8]
** HINT **
You will find sentences in which the Compound Couples can be placed.
Some word pairs can be compounded in two ways. Use the given clues to find these "compound couples".
** EXAMPLE **
short range firearm & the blast from a firearm [7]
= shotgun & gunshot
** CLUES **
1. pass & company merger [8]
2. escape & the start of a war [8]
3. delay & maintain [6]
4. shelf set & detective's diary [8]
** HINT **
You will find sentences in which the Compound Couples can be placed.
Hint
1. The company managed to ____ its competitors' profits and had thoughts of a ____.2. The famous ____ from Dartmoor Prison was just before the ____ of World War II.
3. In spite of the ____ in production, the manager promised to ____ high standards.
4. I keep my copy of "Sherlock's ____" at the top of my ____.
Answer
1. overtake & takeover2. breakout & outbreak
3. holdup & uphold
4. casebook & bookcase
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Enjoyed it, although it was pretty easy.
I had trouble with uphold/holdup, but the rest were fairly easy.
Nice teaser. Missed one.
Very goo teaser. I like it a lot!
Very good teaser! I liked it a lot.
Good teaser. Got all of them.
I got none without the hint, and all but one with the hint. Good teaser idea!
Very enjoyable and entertaining teaser; I got 3 out of 4 (2 with the hint). Could not get overtake and takeover.
Gr8, easy, fun, teaser, thanks!
Although wasn't sure about: outbreak( start of a war ), term usually refers to: ( epidemic/pandemic ?
Although wasn't sure about: outbreak( start of a war ), term usually refers to: ( epidemic/pandemic ?
This was much more fun that I thought it would be. Very good!
I have heard the term "war broke out". So there could be an outbreak of war...
I have heard the term "war broke out". So there could be an outbreak of war...
I liked this a lot. Difficult, but not impossible. Nice job!
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