Wonder Works Grade 4 Unit 5 Week 1; Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words that combine to create a new meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Some examples of compound words are 'sunflower', 'toothbrush', and 'basketball'.

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What does the compound word 'paperweight' mean?

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A paperweight is something you put on papers to keep them from blowing away.

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How do you divide the compound word 'underarm'?

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You divide it as un-der-arm.

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What two words make up the compound word 'snowman'?

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The words are 'snow' and 'man'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: running, rainfall, yesterday, kitten?

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The compound word is 'rainfall'.

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What words make up the compound word 'dragonfly'?

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The words are 'dragon' and 'fly'.

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

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Basketball is a sport played with a ball that is thrown into a hoop.

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How can you identify a compound word?

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You can identify a compound word by looking for two smaller words that create a new meaning when combined.

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What does the compound word 'toothbrush' mean?

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A toothbrush is a tool used for cleaning teeth.