Question

Which of the following is not a compound word?

• A. lifetime
• B. forget
• C. hippocampus
• D. playground

Answer 1

Answer:

B. forget

The word "forget" is not a compound word.

A compound word is formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a distinct meaning. In the given options:

1. Lifetime: Compound word - formed by combining "life" and "time."
2. Forget: Not a compound word - it is a single, indivisible word.
3. Hippocampus: Compound word - formed by combining "hippo" (meaning horse) and "campus" (meaning sea monster) in Greek.
4. Playground: Compound word - formed by combining "play" and "ground."