Compound words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word made by combining two or more smaller words to create a new meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Sunflower (sun + flower) is a compound word.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'basketball' or 'basket'?

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'Basketball' is a compound word (basket + ball).

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What does the word 'toothbrush' mean?

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A toothbrush is a tool used for cleaning teeth (tooth + brush).

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Identify the compound word: 'rainbow' or 'rain'?

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'Rainbow' is a compound word (rain + bow).

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What are the two words in 'snowman'?

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

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Choose the correct word to create a compound word: 'book_____'.

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The correct word is 'shelf' (bookshelf).

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What does 'butterfly' mean?

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A butterfly is an insect with large, colorful wings (butter + fly).

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Identify the compound word: 'firefighter' or 'fire'?

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'Firefighter' is a compound word (fire + fighter).

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What are the two words in 'toothpaste'?

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