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, such as 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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Identify the compound word in this sentence: 'The dog chased the butterfly.'

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There is no compound word in this sentence.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'sunshine', 'happy', 'quick'?

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Sunshine is a compound word (sun + shine).

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What does the compound word 'notebook' mean?

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A notebook is a book of blank pages for writing notes (note + book).

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

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Basket + ball.

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What is the compound word in this sentence: 'She wore a raincoat to stay dry.'

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Raincoat.

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Which of the following is NOT a compound word: 'toothpaste', 'incorrect', 'snowman'?

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Incorrect is not a compound word.

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

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A fireplace is a structure for holding a fire, typically in a home (fire + place).

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Fill in the blank with a compound word: 'The ________ was very bright.'

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Sunshine.

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What are the two words that form the compound word 'classroom'?

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Class + room.