Compound words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word made up of two or more smaller words that combine to create a new meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Footstep is a compound word made from 'foot' and 'step'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'fishbowl' or 'dislike'?

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Fishbowl is a compound word made from 'fish' and 'bowl'.

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

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The two parts are 'cup' and 'cake'.

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Identify the compound word: 'airline' or 'sleepy'.

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Airline is a compound word made from 'air' and 'line'.

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What is the compound word in this list: 'rainfall', 'return', 'falling'?

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Rainfall is a compound word made from 'rain' and 'fall'.

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How do you create a compound word?

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You create a compound word by combining two smaller words to form a new word.

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

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

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Is 'basketball' a compound word?

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Yes, basketball is a compound word made from 'basket' and 'ball'.

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What does the compound word 'sunflower' mean?

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Sunflower is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'flower', referring to a type of flower that resembles the sun.