compound words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is a word made up of two or more smaller words that combine to create a new meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Butterfly is a compound word made from 'butter' and 'fly'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: 'sun' or 'sunflower'?

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Sunflower is a compound word made from 'sun' and 'flower'.

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What does the compound word 'rainfall' mean?

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Rainfall means water that comes from the sky.

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Identify the compound word: 'bookcase', 'books', 'read'.

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Bookcase is a compound word made from 'book' and 'case'.

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

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A paperweight is something you put on papers to keep them from blowing away.

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Which word is NOT a compound word: 'firefly', 'happiness', 'blueberry'?

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Happiness is NOT a compound word.

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What are the two parts of the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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The two parts are 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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What does the compound word 'popcorn' refer to?

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Popcorn refers to a type of corn that pops when heated.

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Identify the compound word: 'butter', 'butterfly', 'fly'.

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Butterfly is a compound word made from 'butter' and 'fly'.