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 + flower = sunflower.

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What makes the word 'notebook' a compound word?

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Note + book.

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What are the two words in 'basketball'?

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Basket + ball.

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What does 'raincoat' mean?

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A coat that keeps you dry in the rain (rain + coat).

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What is the compound word for 'tooth' and 'brush'?

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Tooth + brush = toothbrush.

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What two words make 'snowman'?

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Snow + man.

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What is the compound word for 'fire' and 'fly'?

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Fire + fly = firefly.

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What does 'cupcake' mean?

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A small cake baked in a cup (cup + cake).

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What are the two words in 'seesaw'?

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See + saw.