Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Some examples of compound words are 'snowman', 'doghouse', and 'sunshine'.

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What two words make up the compound word 'snowman'?

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snow and man

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Is 'baseball' a compound word?

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Yes, 'baseball' is a compound word made from 'base' and 'ball'.

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Is 'doghouse' a compound word?

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Yes, 'doghouse' is a compound word made from 'dog' and 'house'.

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Which word is a compound word: walking, airport, helped, or misunderstand?

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airport is a compound word made from 'air' and 'port'.

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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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What are the two words in 'toothbrush'?

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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 two words make up the compound word 'basketball'?

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basket and ball