Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word that is made up of two or more smaller words that combine to create a new meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Some examples of compound words are 'basketball', 'airplane', and 'birthday'.

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

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The two parts are 'basket' and 'ball'.

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

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The two parts are 'air' and 'plane'.

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

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The two parts are 'birth' and 'day'.

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How do you spell 'birdhouse'?

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The correct spelling is 'birdhouse'.

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How do you spell 'newspaper'?

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The correct spelling is 'newspaper'.

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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.

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

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An airplane is a vehicle that flies in the air.

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

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A birthday is the anniversary of the day a person was born.