Vocabulary Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Portmanteau Words Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 5-8 on portmanteau words. Students learn how blending parts of two words makes a new word like smog and brunch, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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Subject
Vocabulary
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Portmanteau Words, word formation
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A portmanteau is a new word made by blending parts of two other words, like smoke plus fog making smog. This worksheet teaches how portmanteaus form and has students identify the source words, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms with examples. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Blended Words and Compound Words worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the examples.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Compound Words Worksheet for more practice.
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Portmanteau Words Worksheet
A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 5-8 on portmanteau words. Students learn how blending parts of two words makes a new word like smog and brunch, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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