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 together represent a single concept, such as 'toothbrush' or 'basketball'.

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Give an example of a compound noun that describes a type of food.

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'Pancake' is a compound noun that describes a type of food made from batter.

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What is the compound noun for a bag used to carry books?

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'Bookbag' is the compound noun for a bag used to carry books.

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Identify the compound noun in the sentence: 'She bought a new handbag.'

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'Handbag' is the compound noun in the sentence.

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What does the compound noun 'housework' refer to?

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'Housework' refers to the tasks involved in keeping a house clean and tidy.

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Create a compound noun from 'hand' and 'bag'.

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'Handbag' is the compound noun created from 'hand' and 'bag'.

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What is the compound noun in the phrase 'fast food'?

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'Fast food' is a compound noun that refers to food that is prepared and served quickly.

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

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A compound noun consists of two or more words combined to create a new meaning, while a simple noun is a single word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Identify the compound noun in the sentence: 'The teacher wrote on the whiteboard.'

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'Whiteboard' is the compound noun in the sentence.

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What is a compound noun that describes a type of transportation?

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'Bicycle' is a compound noun that describes a type of transportation.