Exploring Compound Words for Kids

The video tutorial explains compound words, which are formed by joining two smaller words to create a new word with a different meaning. Examples like 'rainbow', 'cupcake', and 'hot dog' are provided to illustrate this concept. The video also includes exercises to help viewers identify compound words in sentences, such as 'sunglasses' and 'lighthouse'. It concludes by encouraging viewers to recognize and use compound words in their reading and writing.

What is created when two smaller words are joined together?

• A homonym

• A compound word

• A synonym

• An antonym

Which example shows a compound word?

• Tree

• Sky

• Water

• Rainbow

What is the compound word formed from 'cup' and 'cake'?

• Cupcake

• Bakery

• Teacup

• Dessert

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compound words?

• They always relate to the meaning of the smaller words.

• They are made by joining two smaller words.

• They can have a completely different meaning.

• They form a new word.

What compound word is formed from 'hot' and 'dog'?

• Hotdog

• Puppy

• Chilidog

• Warmcanine

Which word in the sentence 'I'm putting my sunglasses on' is a compound word?

• Putting

• On

• My

• Sunglasses

What are the two smaller words in 'lighthouse'?

• Light and house

• Lamp and room

• Bright and home

• Shine and building

How should compound words be written?

• As one word with no space

• In capital letters

• With a hyphen between the words

• With a space between the words

Why is it important to recognize compound words?

• To understand their unique meanings

• To improve spelling skills only

• To use them in writing only

• To make reading more difficult