Compound words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a specific meaning, such as 'playground' (play + ground).

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Give an example of a compound word that includes 'water'.

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Watercolour is an example of a compound word that includes 'water'.

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Which of the following creates a compound word: sun, late, or flower?

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Flower creates a compound word when combined with other words, such as 'flowerpot'.

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What is the compound word formed by 'hand' and 'writing'?

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The compound word is 'handwriting'.

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Identify a word that does not form a compound word with 'under'.

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Tree does not form a compound word with 'under'.

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What is the significance of compound words in the English language?

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Compound words enrich the language by allowing for more specific meanings and expressions.

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How can you identify a compound word?

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A compound word can often be identified by its two or more root words that can stand alone, such as 'tooth' and 'brush' in 'toothbrush'.

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What is the compound word for 'snow' and 'man'?

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The compound word is 'snowman'.

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What does the term 'closed compound word' mean?

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A closed compound word is formed when two words are joined together without any spaces, such as 'notebook'.

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Provide an example of an open compound word.

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An example of an open compound word is 'ice cream'.