Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made when two smaller words are combined to create a new word with a different meaning.

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What are examples of compound words?

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Some examples are: 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush), 'basketball' (basket + ball), 'sunflower' (sun + flower).

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What makes the word 'cupcake' a compound word?

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The word 'cupcake' is made from 'cup' + 'cake'.

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What makes the word 'raincoat' a compound word?

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The word 'raincoat' is made from 'rain' + 'coat'.

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What is the compound word for 'see' + 'saw'?

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The compound word is 'seesaw'.

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What makes the word 'starfish' a compound word?

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The word 'starfish' is made from 'star' + 'fish'.

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What makes the word 'snowman' a compound word?

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The word 'snowman' is made from 'snow' + 'man'.

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What is the first part of the compound word 'basketball'?

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The first part is 'basket'.

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What is the second part of the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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The second part is 'brush'.

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Can you give an example of a compound word that means a type of flower?

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An example is 'sunflower' (sun + flower).