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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What are examples of compound words?

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Some examples are: cupcake, starfish, raincoat, snowman, seesaw.

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What two words make the compound word 'cupcake'?

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cup + cake

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What two words make the compound word 'starfish'?

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star + fish

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What two words make the compound word 'raincoat'?

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rain + coat

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What two words make the compound word 'snowman'?

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snow + man

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What two words make the compound word 'seesaw'?

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see + saw

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How do you identify a compound word?

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Look for two smaller words that can stand alone and combine to form a new word.

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What is the meaning of 'cup' in 'cupcake'?

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A cup is a small container used for drinking.

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What is the meaning of 'fish' in 'starfish'?

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Fish are aquatic animals that live in water.