Compound words

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What is 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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Give an example of a compound word that relates to food.

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Pancake is a compound word made from 'pan' and 'cake'.

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What does the compound word 'footprint' mean?

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A footprint is the mark your foot leaves behind.

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Identify the compound word in this sentence: 'My favorite way to get to the island is by sailboat.'

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Sailboat is the compound word in the sentence.

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Which of the following is a compound word: running, rainfall, yesterday, kitten?

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Rainfall is a compound word made from 'rain' and 'fall'.

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What is the compound word that keeps us healthy?

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Milkshake is a compound word that keeps us healthy.

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What are the two parts of the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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

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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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Identify the compound word in this phrase: 'The sunflowers are blooming.'

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Sunflowers is the compound word made from 'sun' and 'flowers'.

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What does the compound word 'notebook' refer to?

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A notebook is a book of blank pages for writing, made from 'note' and 'book'.