Compound Words with Pictures

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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. For example, 'tooth' + 'brush' = 'toothbrush'.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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An example of a compound word is 'sunflower', which is made from 'sun' + 'flower'.

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What are the two parts of the compound word 'basketball'?

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The two parts of the compound word 'basketball' are 'basket' and 'ball'.

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How do you create a compound word?

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You create a compound word by joining two words together. For example, 'rain' + 'coat' = 'raincoat'.

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What does the compound word 'notebook' mean?

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The compound word 'notebook' means a book used for writing notes, made from 'note' + 'book'.

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What is the compound word for 'foot' and 'ball'?

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The compound word for 'foot' and 'ball' is 'football'.

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What is a compound word for 'snow' and 'man'?

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The compound word for 'snow' and 'man' is 'snowman'.

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What does the compound word 'firefighter' mean?

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The compound word 'firefighter' means a person who fights fires, made from 'fire' + 'fighter'.

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What are the two parts of the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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The two parts of the compound word 'toothbrush' are 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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What is the compound word for 'rain' and 'bow'?

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The compound word for 'rain' and 'bow' is 'rainbow'.