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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Bookshelf (book + shelf)

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What does the word 'cookbook' mean?

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A book with instructions to help you cook.

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Which of the following is a compound word: classmate or grateful?

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Classmate.

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What does 'roadside' mean?

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The side of a road.

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Is 'heartwarming' a compound word?

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Yes, it is made from 'heart' and 'warming'.

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What does 'moonlight' mean?

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Light shining on the moon.

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Can you create a compound word using 'sun' and 'flower'?

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Sunflower.

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What are the two words in 'toothbrush'?

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Tooth and brush.

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What does 'basketball' mean?

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A game played with a ball and a basket.