Compound Word Flashcard

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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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Watermelon is a compound word made from 'water' and 'melon'.

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What two words make the compound word 'doorbell'?

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Door and bell.

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What is the compound word made from 'rain' and 'coat'?

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Raincoat.

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What two words combine to form 'mailbox'?

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Mail and box.

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

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Earring is a compound word made from 'ear' and 'ring'.

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How do you identify a compound word?

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Look for two smaller words that can stand alone and combine to form a new word.

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

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Sunflower.

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What two words make the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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Tooth and brush.

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What is the compound word made from 'basket' and 'ball'?

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Basketball.