Compound nouns

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is a noun that is made up of two or more words that combine to create a new meaning, such as 'toothbrush' or 'basketball'.

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Are compound nouns always written as one word?

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No, compound nouns can be written as one word (e.g., 'toothbrush'), hyphenated (e.g., 'mother-in-law'), or as separate words (e.g., 'swimming pool').

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What is the stress pattern in compound nouns?

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In compound nouns, the stress is usually on the first word, not the second. For example, in 'toothbrush', the stress is on 'tooth'.

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Can you give an example of a compound noun formed with 'news'?

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An example of a compound noun formed with 'news' is 'newsletter'.

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Can you give an example of a compound noun formed with 'light'?

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An example of a compound noun formed with 'light' is 'lightbulb'.

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What is the difference between a compound noun and a simple noun?

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A simple noun consists of a single word (e.g., 'dog'), while a compound noun consists of two or more words combined to form a new meaning (e.g., 'doghouse').

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What are some common types of compound nouns?

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Common types of compound nouns include closed compounds (one word), open compounds (two words), and hyphenated compounds (with a hyphen).

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Can you form a compound noun with 'book'?

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Yes, an example is 'notebook'.

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What is an example of a compound noun that describes a person?

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An example is 'firefighter'.

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What is an example of a compound noun that describes a place?

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An example is 'playground'.