Question

Make noun compounds out of the following phrases. If necessary, check them up in the dictionary.
e.g. one who tells stories - story teller
pot in which metals can be melted
boat to break up ice in shipping lanes
region near some place or thing
shaking of the earth
pain in ear
state of being a boy
commander above all other officers
person who writes plays
land high above sea leavel

Answer 1

pot in which metals can be melted = melting pot
boat to break up ice in shipping lanes = ice breaker
region near some place or thing = neighborhood
shaking of the earth = earthquake
pain in ear = earache
state of being a boy = boyhood
commander above all other officers = commanding officer
person who writes plays = playwright
land high above sea level = highland