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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Toothbrush is an example of a compound word made from 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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What are the two words in the compound word 'dragonfly'?

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The two words are 'dragon' and 'fly'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: beautiful, preschool, moment, homemade?

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Preschool and homemade are compound words.

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What does the compound word 'firefly' mean?

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A firefly is an insect that produces light.

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Identify the compound word: cupcake, cake, pie, cookie.

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Cupcake is a compound word made from 'cup' and 'cake'.

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Which word is NOT a compound word: butterfly, blueberry, happiness?

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Happiness is not a compound word.

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What is the meaning of the compound word 'toothpaste'?

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Toothpaste is a substance used with a toothbrush to clean teeth, made from 'tooth' and 'paste'.

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Match the word 'sun' with a compound word.

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Sunglasses is a compound word that matches with 'sun'.

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What are the two parts of the compound word 'snowman'?

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The two parts are 'snow' and 'man'.