Compound Words

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made when two smaller words are combined to create a new word with a different meaning.

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Give an example of a compound word.

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Seashell (sea + shell) is an example of a compound word.

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What two words make the compound word 'rainbow'?

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Rain + bow make the compound word 'rainbow'.

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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 does the compound word 'paintbrush' mean?

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A paintbrush is a tool used for painting, made of 'paint' and 'brush'.

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Identify the compound word in this sentence: 'I see a rainbow.'

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The compound word is 'rainbow'.

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What two words combine to form 'basketball'?

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The words 'basket' and 'ball' combine to form 'basketball'.

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What is the meaning of the compound word 'toothbrush'?

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A toothbrush is a tool used for cleaning teeth, made of 'tooth' and 'brush'.

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What is a compound word for 'sun' and 'flower'?

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The compound word is 'sunflower'.

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What two words make the compound word 'snowman'?

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Snow + man make the compound word 'snowman'.