Identifying Compound Words

This video tutorial introduces viewers to compound words in English, explaining that they are formed by combining two or more root words to create a new word with its own meaning. The video provides numerous examples of compound words, such as starfish, teapot, seahorse, butterfly, and sunflower, demonstrating how they are constructed and pronounced. Viewers are encouraged to like and subscribe for more educational content.

What is a compound word?

• A word made up of two or more root words.

• A word that is always a noun.

• A word that has no meaning.

• A word that is always an adjective.

Which of the following is a compound word?

• Star

• Fish

• Starfish

• Starlight

What two words make up 'earring'?

• Ear and ringo

• Ear and ring

• Ear and ringlet

• Ear and ringed

Which of the following is NOT a compound word?

• Teapot

• Snow

• Lighthouse

• Snowball

What two words make up 'lighthouse'?

• Light and hose

• Light and hover

• Light and house

• Light and horse

Which of the following is a compound word?

• Seashell

• Horse

• Sea

• Seahorse

What two words make up 'football'?

• Foot and bolt

• Foot and ball

• Foot and bell

• Foot and bowl

Which of the following is NOT a compound word?

• Lipstick

• Raincoat

• Cat

• Catfish

What two words make up 'butterfly'?

• Butter and flip

• Butter and fly

• Butter and flee

• Butter and flow

Which of the following is a compound word?

• Brush

• Toothpaste

• Tooth

• Toothbrush