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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Basketball (basket + ball) is an example of a compound word.

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What does 'rain' mean in the context of compound words?

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In compound words, 'rain' can be combined with other words, like 'rainbow' (rain + bow).

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What does 'bank' mean in the context of compound words?

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In compound words, 'bank' can be combined with other words, like 'riverbank' (river + bank).

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What is the second part of the compound word 'basket'?

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The second part is 'ball', making 'basketball'.

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What is the second part of the compound word 'rain'?

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The second part is 'drop', making 'raindrop'.

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What is the second part of the compound word 'bath'?

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The second part is 'tub', making 'bathtub'.

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What is the second part of the compound word 'bed'?

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The second part is 'time', making 'bedtime'.

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How do you create a compound word?

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You create a compound word by joining two smaller words together.

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What is the first part of the compound word 'basketball'?

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The first part is 'basket'.