Compound Words - By Third Graders

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word 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 'sunflower', 'toothbrush', and 'basketball'.

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What are the two words that make up the compound word 'notebook'?

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The two words are 'note' and 'book'.

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

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The compound word is 'butterfly'.

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What are the two words that make up the compound word 'rainbow'?

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The two words are 'rain' and 'bow'.

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Identify the compound word in this sentence: 'I love to play outside in the sunshine.'

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The compound word is 'sunshine'.

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What is the compound word in this sentence: 'The firefighter saved the cat from the tree.'

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The compound word is 'firefighter'.

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What are the two words that make up the compound word 'basketball'?

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

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Identify the compound word in this sentence: 'The cupcake was delicious.'

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The compound word is 'cupcake'.

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What are the two words that make up the compound word 'toothpaste'?

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The two words are 'tooth' and 'paste'.