Compound words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word made by combining two smaller words to create a new meaning, like 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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Give an example of a compound word.

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'Sunflower' is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'flower'.

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What does the word 'butterflies' mean?

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'Butterflies' are flying insects with colorful wings, and it is a compound word made from 'butter' and 'fly'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'basket' or 'basketball'?

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'Basketball' is a compound word made from 'basket' and 'ball'.

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What is the first part of the compound word 'snowman'?

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'Snow' is the first part of the compound word 'snowman'.

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What does the word 'rainbow' mean?

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A 'rainbow' is a colorful arc that appears in the sky when sunlight shines through rain, and it is a compound word made from 'rain' and 'bow'.

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Which word does not create a compound word: 'side' + 'so', 'out', 'be', 'in'?

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'So' does not create a compound word with 'side'.

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Choose the correct word to create a compound word: 'thunder' + _____?

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'storm' creates the compound word 'thunderstorm'.

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Which word does not create a compound word: 'sun' + 'day', 'set', 'late', 'rise'?

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'Late' does not create a compound word with 'sun'.

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Choose the correct word to create a compound word: 'star' + _____?

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'fish' creates the compound word 'starfish'.