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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Doghouse (dog + house)

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

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Butter and fly.

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

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Playground is a compound word.

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What does the compound word 'scarecrow' mean?

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A scarecrow is a figure made to scare away birds from crops.

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How do you form a compound word?

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By joining two words together.

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What is the compound word for 'sun' and 'flower'?

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Sunflower.

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Identify the compound word: 'toothbrush', 'tooth', 'brush'.

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Toothbrush is the compound word.

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

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A pot used for growing flowers.

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Which two words make the compound word 'basketball'?

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Basket and ball.