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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Is 'sunshine' a compound word?

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Yes, 'sunshine' is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'shine'.

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What do you get when you combine 'mail' and 'man'?

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You get 'mailman', which is a compound word.

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Which of these is a compound word: sun, sunset, sunny?

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Sunset is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'set'.

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What is 'book' + 'mark'?

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It makes 'bookmark', which is a compound word.

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Is 'doghouse' a compound word?

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Yes, 'doghouse' is a compound word made from 'dog' and 'house'.

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Can you name a compound word that means a place where you can borrow books?

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Library is not a compound word, but 'bookstore' is a compound word that refers to a place where you can buy books.

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What are the two words in 'toothbrush'?

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The two words are 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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Is 'basketball' a compound word?

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Yes, 'basketball' is a compound word made from 'basket' and 'ball'.

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What do you call a compound word made from 'snow' and 'man'?

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It is called 'snowman'.