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 specific meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word made from 'star' and 'fish'.

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Starfish.

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What are the components of the compound word 'football'?

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Foot + ball.

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What does the compound word 'seesaw' consist of?

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See + saw.

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Identify the components of the compound word 'snowman'.

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Snow + man.

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What two words combine to form 'cupcake'?

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Cup + cake.

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What is the significance of understanding compound words in language?

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Understanding compound words helps in expanding vocabulary and improving reading comprehension.

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Can compound words be formed with more than two words? Provide an example.

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Yes, compound words can consist of more than two words, such as 'mother-in-law'.

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What is the difference between closed, open, and hyphenated compound words?

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Closed compound words are written as one word (e.g., 'notebook'), open compound words are written as separate words (e.g., 'ice cream'), and hyphenated compound words are connected with a hyphen (e.g., 'mother-in-law').

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How can context help in understanding compound words?

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Context provides clues about the meaning of compound words, helping to infer their definitions based on usage.