Compound Words

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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.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Sunflower (sun + flower)

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What makes the word 'snowman' a compound word?

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It is made from 'snow' and 'man'.

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What are the two words in the compound word 'cupcake'?

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Cup and cake.

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What does the compound word 'seesaw' mean?

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A seesaw is a long board balanced in the middle, where two people can sit on opposite ends.

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Can you name a compound word that includes 'fish'?

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Jellyfish (jelly + fish).

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What two words make the compound word 'raincoat'?

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Rain and coat.

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What is the meaning of the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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A toothbrush is a tool used to clean teeth, made from 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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

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Basket and ball.

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What does 'starfish' refer to?

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A starfish is a sea creature, made from 'star' and 'fish'.