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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Sunflower (sun + flower)

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What makes the word 'snowman' a compound word?

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It is made from 'snow' and 'man'.

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

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Cup and cake.

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What does the compound word 'raincoat' mean?

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A coat that keeps you dry in the rain.

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Identify the compound word: 'toothbrush', 'brush', 'tooth'.

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Toothbrush (tooth + brush).

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What is the compound word for 'basket' and 'ball'?

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Basketball.

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What two words make the compound word 'seesaw'?

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See and saw.

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What is a compound word made from 'star' and 'fish'?

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Starfish.

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What does the compound word 'jellyfish' refer to?

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A sea creature that is soft and jelly-like.