Compound words

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What is a compound word?

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

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Some examples of compound words are 'toothbrush', 'sunflower', and 'basketball'.

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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.

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What two words make up the compound word 'snowman'?

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'snow' and 'man'.

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Which of the following is not a compound word: 'firefly', 'butterfly', 'blueberry', 'happiness'?

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'happiness' is not a compound word.

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Which word is a compound word: 'diamond', 'featureless', 'gemstone', 'clarity'?

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'gemstone' is a compound word.

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What does the compound word 'rainfall' mean?

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'Rainfall' means water that comes from the sky.

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Identify the two parts of the compound word 'toothpaste'.

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'Tooth' and 'paste'.

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

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'Notebook' is a book for writing notes.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'sun', 'shine', 'sunshine', 'light'?

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'Sunshine' is a compound word.