Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Toothbrush is a compound word made from 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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What two words make up the compound word 'snowman'?

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The words are 'snow' and 'man'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: banana, toothbrush, zipper, candle?

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Toothbrush is the compound word.

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What two words make up the compound word 'dragonfly'?

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The words are 'dragon' and 'fly'.

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Which word is a compound word: family, backbone, beginning?

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Backbone is the compound word.

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What two words make up the compound word 'doormat'?

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The words are 'door' and 'mat'.

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How do you identify a compound word?

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Look for two smaller words that can stand alone and combine to form a new word.

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

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Basketball is a sport played with a ball and a hoop, made from 'basket' and 'ball'.

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Can you break down the compound word 'sunflower'?

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The words are 'sun' and 'flower'.