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 that combine to create a new meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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An example of a compound word is 'toothbrush', which is made up of 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'sunshine' or 'happy'?

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'Sunshine' is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'shine'.

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What are the two words that make up the compound word 'basketball'?

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'Basket' and 'ball'.

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Identify the compound word: 'notebook', 'quickly', 'beautiful'.

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'Notebook' is a compound word made from 'note' and 'book'.

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Which word is NOT a compound word: 'rainbow', 'happiness', 'snowman'?

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'Happiness' is not a compound word.

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

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'Firefly' is a compound word made from 'fire' and 'fly', referring to an insect that emits light.

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What two words combine to form 'cupcake'?

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'Cup' and 'cake'.

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Is 'butterfly' a compound word? If so, what are the two words?

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Yes, 'butterfly' is a compound word made from 'butter' and 'fly'.

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What is the compound word for 'snow' and 'man'?

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'Snowman' is the compound word formed from 'snow' and 'man'.