Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word made up of two or more smaller words that combine to create a new meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Some examples of compound words are 'basketball', 'birdhouse', and 'birthday'.

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What are the two parts of the compound word 'basketball'?

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The two parts are 'basket' and 'ball'.

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What does the compound word 'birdhouse' mean?

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A birdhouse is a small house for birds to live in.

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How do you spell the compound word for a celebration of the day you were born?

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The correct spelling is 'birthday'.

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What is the meaning of the compound word 'someone'?

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Someone refers to an unspecified person.

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What are the two parts of the compound word 'headlight'?

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The two parts are 'head' and 'light'.

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What does the compound word 'basketball' refer to?

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Basketball is a sport played with a ball and a hoop.

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How do you spell the compound word for a light at the front of a vehicle?

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The correct spelling is 'headlight'.

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What is the meaning of the compound word 'birdhouse'?

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A birdhouse is a shelter for birds.