Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word made by combining two or more smaller words 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 'sunflower', 'toothbrush', and 'basketball'.

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What does the compound word 'barefoot' mean?

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Barefoot means not wearing any shoes or socks.

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Identify the compound word in this sentence: 'I like to walk around my house barefoot.'

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Barefoot.

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What does the compound word 'eardrops' mean?

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Eardrops are drops that go in an ear.

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Identify the compound word in this sentence: 'In order to cure my ear infection, I had to use eardrops.'

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Eardrops.

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Complete the sentence using a compound word: 'I changed the _____ on my iPad to my favorite video game character.'

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background or wallpaper.

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What does the compound word 'blueberries' mean?

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Blueberries are a type of berry that is blue.

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Identify the compound word in this sentence: 'My favorite fruit is blueberries.'

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Blueberries.

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Complete the sentence using a compound word: 'Before I go outside to look at the stars I better find my ______.'

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flashlight.