Create new compound words by matching words in Column 1 with those in Column 2.
quick + ___
G. witted (quick-witted)
soft + ___
C. spoken (soft-spoken)
common + ___
F. sense (common sense)
house + ___
H. hold (household)
book + ___
E. store (bookstore)
ill + ___
B. tempered (ill-tempered)
sky + ___
D. blue (sky-blue)
dance + ___
A. hall (dancehall)
Explanation
((i)) 'Quick-witted' is a hyphenated compound word meaning showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly. ((ii)) 'Soft-spoken' is a hyphenated compound word meaning having a gentle, quiet, or mild manner of speaking. ((iii)) 'Common sense' is an open compound word meaning good sense and sound judgment in practical matters. ((iv)) 'Household' is a closed compound word referring to a house and its occupants regarded as a unit. ((v)) 'Bookstore' is a closed compound word meaning a shop where books are sold. ((vi)) 'Ill-tempered' is a hyphenated compound word meaning having a bad temper; irritable. ((vii)) 'Sky-blue' is a hyphenated compound word describing the bright blue colour of the sky. ((viii)) 'Dancehall' is a closed compound word meaning a hall or venue for dancing.