Understanding Compound Words

The video tutorial explains compound words, which are formed by joining two or more words to create a new meaning. It provides examples like 'haircut', 'daydream', and 'firefighter', and discusses how to understand compound words by breaking them down. The tutorial also covers complex compound words, emphasizing the importance of context and inference in understanding their meanings.

What is a compound word?

• A word made up of two or more different words

• A word that is always long

• A word that has no meaning

• A word that is always short

Which of the following is a compound word?

• Run

• Sing

• Haircut

• Jump

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

• Fire and fighter

• Fire and light

• Fight and fire

• Fire and water

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

• Standing on your hands

• Standing on your feet

• Lying down

• Sitting on your hands

Which of the following is NOT a compound word?

• Run

• Playground

• Backpack

• Homework

What is a 'rattlesnake'?

• A snake that flies

• A snake with a rattle on its tail

• A snake that sings

• A snake that dances

How can breaking down a compound word help you?

• It makes the word longer

• It helps you understand its meaning

• It changes the word's spelling

• It makes the word shorter

What does the compound word 'globetrotter' mean?

• Someone who likes horses

• Someone who runs fast

• Someone who stays at home

• Someone who travels around the world

What do you get when you join the words 'butter' and 'fly'?

• A flying fish

• A greasy insect

• A flying stick of butter

• An insect with wings

What does 'butterfingers' mean?

• Someone who drops things easily

• Someone who loves butter

• Someone who can fly

• Someone with greasy hands