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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Some examples of compound words are 'sunflower', 'toothbrush', and 'basketball'.

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What does 'barefoot' mean?

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Barefoot means not wearing any shoes or socks.

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What does 'birdhouse' mean?

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A birdhouse is a small house for birds to live in.

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What does 'somebody' mean?

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Somebody refers to an unknown or unspecified person.

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What does 'daylight' mean?

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Daylight is the natural light of the day.

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What does 'handwriting' mean?

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Handwriting is the act of writing done by hand.

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How do you form a compound word?

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You can form a compound word by combining two words together, like 'snow' + 'man' = 'snowman'.

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What is the compound word for 'foot' and 'ball'?

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The compound word is 'football'.

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What is the compound word for 'rain' and 'coat'?

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The compound word is 'raincoat'.