Exploring Compound Words for Kids

The video introduces compound words, explaining how they are formed by combining two words to create a new meaning. Examples like 'basketball', 'sunflower', 'pancake', 'cupcake', 'birdhouse', 'snowman', 'classroom', 'backpack', and 'notebook' are used to illustrate the concept. The video encourages viewers to recognize compound words in everyday language and concludes with a call to subscribe for more educational content.

What is a compound word?

• A word made up of three different words

• A word that cannot stand alone

• A word made up of two different words combined

• A word that changes meaning when split

Which of the following is a compound word?

• All of the above

• Flowerpot

• Sunflower

• Sunshine

What two words make up 'basketball'?

• None of the above

• Bask and etball

• Base and ball

• Basket and ball

What two words form 'sunflower'?

• Sunny and flower

• Sun and flower

• Sunshine and flower

• None of the above

Which example is NOT a compound word?

• Butterfly

• Pancake

• Cupcake

• Birdhouse

What compound word describes a type of cake made in a cup?

• Cakecup

• Cupcake

• Teacake

• Pancake

Which compound word refers to a house for birds?

• Housebird

• Birdhouse

• Nestbird

• Birdnest

What does the word 'classroom' combine?

• Class and room

• Classic and room

• None of the above

• Clash and room

Which of the following is a correct example of a compound word?

• Booknote

• Padnote

• Notepad

• Notebook

What is the compound word for a book used for taking notes?

• Noteguide

• Guidenote

• Booknote

• Notebook