The Unbreakable Code

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What is an open compound word?

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An open compound word is made up of two or more words that are written separately but together create a new meaning, such as 'living room'.

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What is a hyphenated compound word?

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A hyphenated compound word is formed by joining two words with a hyphen, such as 'extra-wide'.

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What is a compound subject?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects that share the same verb, such as 'Soldiers and sailors'.

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What is a compound predicate?

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A compound predicate consists of two or more verbs or verb phrases that share the same subject, such as 'marched and waved'.

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

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What is the purpose of a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence connects two independent clauses with a conjunction, showing a relationship between them.

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What is a definition of a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a specific meaning.

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What is an example of an open compound word?

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An example of an open compound word is 'ice cream'.

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What is an example of a hyphenated compound word?

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An example of a hyphenated compound word is 'mother-in-law'.

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What is a simple subject?

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A simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that tells who or what the sentence is about.