Open Hyphenated Compound Words

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What is an open compound word?

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A combination of two or more words written separately.

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What is a hyphenated compound word?

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A combination of two or more words connected by a hyphen.

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Give an example of an open compound word.

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ice cream.

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Give an example of a hyphenated compound word.

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mother-in-law.

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What is the difference between an open compound word and a hyphenated compound word?

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Open compound words are written as separate words, while hyphenated compound words are connected by a hyphen.

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Identify the open compound word in the following: 'tooth brush'.

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tooth brush.

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Identify the hyphenated compound word in the following: 'high-speed'.

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high-speed.

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What are the characteristics of open compound words?

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They consist of two or more words that function together as a single unit but are written separately.

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What are the characteristics of hyphenated compound words?

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They consist of two or more words that are connected by a hyphen to form a single concept.

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Can a compound word be both open and hyphenated?

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No, a compound word is either open or hyphenated, not both.