Exploring Hyphenated and Open Compound Words

Exploring Hyphenated and Open Compound Words

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Medium

CCSS
L.2.4D, L.8.6, L.9-10.6

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amelia Wright

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.L.2.4D
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CCSS.L.8.6
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CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
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CCSS.W.8.2D
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CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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Miss Hollingsworth introduces compound words, focusing on closed, hyphenated, and open types. She explains closed compound words like 'doghouse' and 'motorcycle', hyphenated ones like 'well-known', and open ones like 'ice cream'. The video includes examples and a class activity to identify and understand these word types.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines a closed compound word?

Words with spaces in between

Words connected by a hyphen

A single word that can stand alone

Two or more words combined without spaces

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a closed compound word?

Merry-go-round

Doghouse

Warm-blooded

Ice cream

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about hyphenated compound words?

They are used as adjectives before nouns

They cannot be used in formal writing

They are newer in the English language than other forms

They always consist of three words

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example fits the definition of a hyphenated compound word?

Teacup

Cell phone

Motorcycle

Deep-fried

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What characterizes an open compound word?

Always consists of three words

Written as two separate words

A hyphen connecting the words

No spaces between words

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an open compound word?

Rainbow

Ice cream

Bathtub

Well-known

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What task are students asked to perform with hyphenated compound words?

Draw pictures of them

Write a paragraph using them

Find words in a box

Create new words

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