Compound words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a specific meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Examples include 'toothbrush', 'sunflower', and 'basketball'.

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

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The two parts are 'door' and 'bell'.

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What is the compound word for a type of food that can be eaten with syrup?

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The compound word is 'pancake'.

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Identify the compound word in the sentence: 'The dog is in the doghouse.'

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The compound word is 'doghouse'.

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What is the compound word for a place where books are stored?

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The compound word is 'bookshelf'.

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Which two words make the compound word 'milkshake'?

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The two words are 'milk' and 'shake'.

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What is the compound word for a boat that uses sails?

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The compound word is 'sailboat'.

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Identify the compound word in the phrase: 'The sun is shining brightly.'

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There are no compound words in this phrase.

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What is a common mistake when identifying compound words?

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A common mistake is thinking that any two words next to each other form a compound word, when they may not.