Compound words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made when two smaller words are combined to create a new word with a different meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Sun + glasses = sunglasses.

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What are the two words in the compound word 'cupcake'?

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Cup + cake.

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What does the compound word 'fireman' mean?

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A person who fights fires.

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What are the two words in the compound word 'butterfly'?

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Butter + fly.

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What is the compound word made from 'milk' and 'shake'?

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Milk + shake = milkshake.

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What are the two words in the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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Tooth + brush.

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What does the compound word 'snowman' refer to?

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A man made of snow.

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What are the two words in the compound word 'basketball'?

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Basket + ball.

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What is a compound word made from 'water' and 'melon'?

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Water + melon = watermelon.