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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Hotdog is an example of a compound word.

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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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Which of these is a compound word: dog, dogs, hotdog, or hot?

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Hotdog is a compound word.

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What two words make the compound word 'seesaw'?

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The words 'see' and 'saw' combine to make 'seesaw'.

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Which word is a compound word: puppy, ball, airplane, or star?

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Airplane is a compound word made from 'air' and 'plane'.

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What is the compound word for 'door' and 'bell'?

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The compound word is 'doorbell'.

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Can you name a compound word that means a place to play?

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Playground is a compound word made from 'play' and 'ground'.

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What two words make the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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The words 'tooth' and 'brush' combine to make 'toothbrush'.

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Is 'basketball' a compound word?

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