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Which of the following is an example of a compound word?
Which of the following is an example of a compound word?
- Sun
- Rainbow
- Basketball (correct)
- Book
Which of the following is not a compound word?
Which of the following is not a compound word?
- Car (correct)
- Airplane
- Sunflower
- Butterfly
Which of the following is a compound word made up of two colors?
Which of the following is a compound word made up of two colors?
- Yellow
- Red
- Blueberry (correct)
- Green
Which of the following is a compound word made up of a noun and a verb?
Which of the following is a compound word made up of a noun and a verb?
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Which of the following is a compound word made up of two adjectives?
Which of the following is a compound word made up of two adjectives?
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Which of the following is a compound word made up of a noun and a preposition?
Which of the following is a compound word made up of a noun and a preposition?
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Study Notes
Understanding Compound Words
- Compound words are created by combining two or more words to form a new word with a distinct meaning.
- Examples of compound words can span various combinations of parts of speech.
Types of Compound Words
- Some compound words are formed by merging two colors, leading to colors like "blueberry" or "blackboard."
- Noun and verb combinations create words such as "swimwear" (swim + wear).
- Compound words can also be made up of two adjectives, like "bittersweet."
- Additionally, combinations of a noun and a preposition exemplify compounds, such as "notebook" (note + book).
Identifying Compound Words
- Recognize that not every combination of words is a compound; understanding the structural components helps in identifying them accurately.
- It’s essential to differentiate between compound words and simple phrases to assess which combinations qualify as compounds.
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