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 word with a different meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Butterfly is an example of a compound word made from 'butter' and 'fly'.

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

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Tooth and brush.

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Is 'sunflower' a compound word?

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Yes, 'sunflower' is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'flower'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'playground' or 'play'?

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'Playground' is a compound word made from 'play' and 'ground'.

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

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Rain and bow.

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Is 'basketball' a compound word?

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Yes, 'basketball' is a compound word made from 'basket' and 'ball'.

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Which word is not a compound word: 'notebook' or 'book'?

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'Book' is not a compound word; 'notebook' is a compound word made from 'note' and 'book'.

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

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Snow and man.

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Is 'homework' a compound word?

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Yes, 'homework' is a compound word made from 'home' and 'work'.