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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Playhouse (play + house)

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What are the two words in the compound word 'butterfly'?

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Butter + fly

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What does the compound word 'toothbrush' mean?

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A brush used for cleaning teeth (tooth + brush)

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Which two words make the compound word 'snowman'?

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Snow + man

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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 'basketball' refer to?

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A sport played with a ball and a hoop (basket + ball)

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

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A person who fights fires (fire + fighter)

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What two words combine to form 'cupcake'?

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Cup + cake

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What is a compound word for 'sun' and 'flower'?

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Sunflower