Compound Words Flashcard

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What is a compound word?

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

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Example of a compound word:

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sunflower

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Meaning of 'sunflower'

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A sunflower is a flower resembling the sun.

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Combine to form 'raincoat':

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rain, coat

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In 'bookshelf', which word describes the shelf?

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book

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Two compound words used correctly: a) I want to play football in the backyard. b) The doghouse is where the dog sleeps. c) She wore a birthday cake costume to the party.

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a

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Meaning of 'firefighter'

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A firefighter fights or combats fires.

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Combine to form 'birthday':

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birth, day

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In 'sunglasses', which word describes the type of glasses?

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sun

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Identify the sentence using a compound word: a) The cat is sleeping on the sleighbed. b) I want to buy a milkshake from Sonic. c) He likes to play videogames. d) She went to the dogpark with her dogs.

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b) I want to buy a milkshake from Sonic.