Compound nouns

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is a noun that is made up of two or more words that combine to create a new meaning, such as 'toothbrush' or 'mother-in-law'.

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What are the three types of compound nouns?

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1. Closed compound nouns (e.g., 'toothpaste'), 2. Hyphenated compound nouns (e.g., 'mother-in-law'), 3. Open compound nouns (e.g., 'swimming pool').

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What is a closed compound noun?

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A closed compound noun is formed when two words are combined to create a single word, such as 'notebook' or 'basketball'.

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What is a hyphenated compound noun?

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A hyphenated compound noun is formed by connecting two or more words with hyphens, such as 'sister-in-law' or 'well-being'.

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What is an open compound noun?

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An open compound noun consists of two or more words that are used together but are written separately, such as 'ice cream' or 'post office'.

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Give an example of a compound noun formed with 'foot'.

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Footprint.

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What is the structure of a compound noun made from 'verb -ing + noun'?

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The structure is typically 'verb -ing' followed by a noun, such as 'swimming pool'.

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What is the compound noun for 'hand' and 'bag'?

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Handbag.

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What is the difference between a compound noun and a simple noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words, while a simple noun consists of a single word.

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How do you identify a hyphenated compound noun?

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A hyphenated compound noun can be identified by the presence of hyphens connecting the words, such as 'mother-in-law'.