Closed, Open, & Hyphenated Compound Words - 6

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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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Give an example of a closed compound word.

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An example of a closed compound word is 'notebook' (note + book).

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What is an open compound word?

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An open compound word consists of two or more words that are used together but are written separately, like 'ice cream'.

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Provide an example of a hyphenated compound word.

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An example of a hyphenated compound word is 'mother-in-law'.

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How do you identify a compound word in a sentence?

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Look for words that are combined to form a new meaning, such as 'railroad' or 'dinner bell'.

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What is the difference between closed and open compound words?

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Closed compound words are written as one word (e.g., 'basketball'), while open compound words are written as separate words (e.g., 'swimming pool').

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How many compound words are in the sentence: 'The doghouse is in the backyard'?

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There are 2 compound words: 'doghouse' and 'backyard'.

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What is the compound word in the sentence: 'The sunflowers bloomed beautifully'?

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The compound word is 'sunflower'.

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Can a compound word be made from more than two words?

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Yes, compound words can be formed from more than two words, such as 'mother-in-law'.

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What is the compound word in the sentence: 'The basketball game was exciting'?

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The compound word is 'basketball'.