Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word made by joining two smaller words together to create a new meaning.

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Is 'doghouse' a compound word?

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Yes, 'doghouse' is a compound word made from 'dog' and 'house'.

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Which of the following is a compound word? doorbell, doors, bells, finger

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doorbell is a compound word.

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

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The compound word 'mailman' is made from 'mail' and 'man'.

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

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The compound word is 'football'.

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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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What does the compound word 'toothbrush' mean?

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A toothbrush is a tool used for cleaning teeth, made from 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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Can you give an example of a compound word?

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

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What are the two words in 'snowman'?

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The two words in 'snowman' are 'snow' and 'man'.

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Is 'raincoat' a compound word?

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Yes, 'raincoat' is a compound word made from 'rain' and 'coat'.