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Compound Word Challenge

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Which of the following statements about compound words is true?

The meaning of a compound word is different from the meaning of each word that makes it up. (correct)

The meaning of a compound word is the same as the meaning of each word that makes it up.

Compound words are made up of three words.

Compound words are made up of one word.

What is the definition of a compound word?

A word that has a different meaning from each word that makes it up.

A word that has the same meaning as each word that makes it up.

A word that is made up of two or more words. (correct)

A word that is made up of one word.

How is the meaning of a compound word different from the meaning of each word that makes it up?

The meaning of a compound word is unrelated to the meaning of each word that makes it up.

The meaning of a compound word is different from the meaning of each word that makes it up. (correct)

The meaning of a compound word is opposite to the meaning of each word that makes it up.

The meaning of a compound word is the same as the meaning of each word that makes it up.

Which of the following is a compound word?

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What is the purpose of identifying compound words in a sentence?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a compound word?

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Compound Words

A compound word is a word that is made up of two or more words that are combined to form a new word.
The meaning of a compound word is often different from the meaning of each individual word that makes it up.
Identifying compound words in a sentence is important because it helps with understanding the meaning of the sentence and can affect the way the sentence is read and interpreted.

Examples of Compound Words

Examples of compound words include "blackboard", "toothbrush", and "firefly".

Non-Examples of Compound Words

Not all words that are made up of two or more words are compound words. For example, "post office" is not a compound word.

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Test your knowledge of compound words with this quiz! Discover how two words can come together to create a completely new meaning. Challenge yourself and see if you can identify the correct compound words.