Officer Buckle and Gloria ⚪️ Phonics

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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 word with a different meaning. For example, 'fire' + 'place' = 'fireplace'.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Cupcake is a compound word made from 'cup' + 'cake'.

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Which word is a compound word: 'rainfall', 'return', or 'snowing'?

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Rainfall is a compound word.

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What sound does the letter 'o' make in the word 'comb'?

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In 'comb', the letter 'o' makes a long 'o' sound.

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Which word has the same sound for 'o' as 'comb': 'bone', 'box', or 'button'?

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Bone has the same long 'o' sound as 'comb'.

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Identify a compound word: 'everything', 'frighten', or 'glasses'.

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Everything is a compound word.

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What is the meaning of the word 'cupcake'?

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A cupcake is a small cake designed to serve one person, often baked in a cup-shaped container.

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What are two examples of compound words?

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Toothbrush (tooth + brush) and basketball (basket + ball) are examples of compound words.

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What is the difference between a compound word and a simple word?

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A compound word is formed by combining two or more words, while a simple word consists of a single word with its own meaning.

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Can you name a compound word that describes a type of food?

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Yes, 'sandwich' is a compound word made from 'sand' + 'witch'.