4th grade Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a different meaning, such as 'toothbrush' (tooth + brush).

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Give an example of a compound word.

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An example of a compound word is 'basketball' (basket + ball).

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What does the word 'grandchildren' mean?

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Grandchildren are the children of a person's son or daughter.

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What is the correct spelling of the compound word for 'old' and 'fashioned'?

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The correct spelling is 'old-fashioned'.

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What does 'runner-up' refer to?

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A runner-up is a person or team that finishes in second place in a competition.

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What is the correct spelling of the compound word for 'ice' and 'berg'?

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The correct spelling is 'iceberg'.

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What does the word 'somebody' mean?

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Somebody refers to an unspecified person.

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What is the correct spelling of the compound word for 'mother' and 'in-law'?

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The correct spelling is 'mother-in-law'.

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What does 'toothpaste' mean?

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Toothpaste is a substance used with a toothbrush to clean teeth.

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What is the correct spelling of the compound word for 'sun' and 'flower'?

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The correct spelling is 'sunflower'.