Compound Words - Mrs. Clifton

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a specific meaning.

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What is an open compound word?

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An open compound word consists of two separate words that are used together, such as 'high school'.

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What is a closed compound word?

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A closed compound word is formed when two words are combined without any spaces, such as 'notebook'.

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What is a hyphenated compound word?

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A hyphenated compound word is formed by connecting two words with a hyphen, such as 'mother-in-law'.

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Give an example of a closed compound word.

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An example of a closed compound word is 'basketball'.

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Give an example of an open compound word.

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An example of an open compound word is 'swimming pool'.

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Give an example of a hyphenated compound word.

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An example of a hyphenated compound word is 'well-being'.

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What are the two words that make up the compound word 'dragonfly'?

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The two words are 'dragon' and 'fly'.

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Identify the compound word in this list: ladybug, insects, bird, golfing.

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The compound word is 'ladybug'.

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Which of the following is a compound word: loudmouth, sound, wander, prompt?

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The compound word is 'loudmouth'.