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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An example of a compound word is 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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What does 'seesaw' mean?

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A seesaw is a long board balanced in the middle, where two people can sit on opposite ends and go up and down.

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What are the two words in 'snowball'?

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The two words in 'snowball' are 'snow' and 'ball'.

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What does 'mailman' mean?

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A mailman is a person who delivers mail to people's homes.

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Identify the compound word: 'basketball', 'basket', 'ball'.

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The compound word is 'basketball'.

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What are the two words in 'doorbell'?

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The two words in 'doorbell' are 'door' and 'bell'.

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Identify the compound word: 'sunflower', 'sun', 'flower'.

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The compound word is 'sunflower'.

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What does 'popcorn' mean?

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Popcorn is a type of corn that puffs up when heated.

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Identify the compound word: 'rainbow', 'rain', 'bow'.

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The compound word is 'rainbow'.