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.

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Butterfly is an example of a compound word made from 'butter' and 'fly'.

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What does the compound word 'sunset' mean?

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The word 'sunset' refers to the time in the evening when the sun goes down.

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Identify the two words that make up the compound word 'toothbrush'.

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The words are 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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Is 'notebook' a compound word?

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Yes, 'notebook' is a compound word made from 'note' and 'book'.

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What is the meaning of the compound word 'firefighter'?

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A firefighter is a person who fights fires.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'basketball', 'ball', or 'basket'?

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'Basketball' is a compound word.

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What does the compound word 'rainbow' refer to?

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A rainbow is an arc of colors that appears in the sky when sunlight shines through rain.

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Identify the two words that make up the compound word 'snowman'.

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The words are 'snow' and 'man'.

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Is 'science-fiction' spelled correctly?

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No, it should be 'science fiction' without the hyphen.