Question

Which of the following is NOT a compound word?

• A. Cheese cake
• B. Watermelon
• C. Strawberry
• D. Cucumber

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Cucumber

• Cucumber is not a compound word. It is a noun.
• The other three are compound words formed by combining two other words -
  • Cheese cake - cheese + cake
  • Watermelon - water + melon
  • Strawberry - straw + berry