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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Is 'backpack' a compound word?

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Yes, 'backpack' is a compound word made from 'back' and 'pack'.

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

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Homemade is a compound word made from 'home' and 'made'.

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Choose the compound word: banana, toothbrush, zipper, candle

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

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Which word is a compound word? walking, airport, helped

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Airport is a compound word made from 'air' and 'port'.

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Which word is not a compound word? firefly, butterfly, blueberry, happiness

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Happiness is not a compound word; it is a single word.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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An example of a compound word is 'sunflower', which is made from 'sun' and 'flower'.

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What are the two words in 'notebook'?

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

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Is 'football' a compound word?

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Yes, 'football' is a compound word made from 'foot' and 'ball'.

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What does 'toothpaste' mean?

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Toothpaste is a compound word made from 'tooth' and 'paste', meaning a paste used for cleaning teeth.