Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word that is made up of two or more smaller words combined together to create a new meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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An example of a compound word is 'toothbrush', which is made from 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'sunshine' or 'sun'?

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'Sunshine' is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'shine'.

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Is 'backpack' a compound word?

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Yes, 'backpack' is a compound word made from 'back' and 'pack'.

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

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

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'beautiful' or 'preschool'?

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'Preschool' is a compound word made from 'pre' and 'school'.

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

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'Homework' means work that is assigned to be done at home.

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Identify the compound word: 'basketball', 'ball', 'basket'.

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'Basketball' is a compound word made from 'basket' and 'ball'.

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Is 'backbone' a compound word?

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Yes, 'backbone' is a compound word made from 'back' and 'bone'.

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What are the two words in 'firefighter'?

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'Firefighter' is made from 'fire' and 'fighter'.