Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Toothbrush is a compound word made from 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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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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Is 'backpack' a compound word?

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Yes, 'backpack' is a compound word made from 'back' and 'pack'.

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What two words make up the compound word 'notebook'?

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The words are 'note' and 'book'.

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

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Happiness is not a compound word.

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What is the first part of the compound word 'doorbell'?

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The first part is 'door'.

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Choose the compound word: 'banana', 'toothbrush', 'zipper', 'candle'.

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Toothbrush is the compound word.

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What does the compound word 'firefly' mean?

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A firefly is an insect that produces light.

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What are the two words in 'snowman'?

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The words are 'snow' and 'man'.