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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Give an example of a compound word.

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Sunflower (sun + flower) is an example of a compound word.

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

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The two parts are 'basket' and 'ball'.

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How do you create a compound word?

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You create a compound word by joining two words together.

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What is the compound word for 'tooth' and 'brush'?

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Toothbrush.

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What does the compound word 'notebook' mean?

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A notebook is a book of blank pages for writing notes.

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Which word can combine with 'house' to make a compound word?

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'Boat' can combine with 'house' to make 'boathouse'.

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What is the compound word for 'rain' and 'coat'?

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Raincoat.

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What does the compound word 'firefighter' mean?

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A firefighter is a person who puts out fires.

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

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