compound words
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Compound words. Definition. A compound word is a word made up of two words that are joined together. Example: sand + paper = sandpaper paint + brush = paintbrush Think of a compound word that starts with the following: handteasea. Any more?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Compound words
A compound word is a word made up of twowords that are joined together.
Example: sand + paper = sandpaper
paint + brush = paintbrush
Think of a compound word that starts with the
following:hand tea sea
Definition
Can you think of any examples of where two words merge to form a new word?
Any more?
Activity
Spot the compound word
Compound words can start and end with any word
day + break = daybreak break + fast = breakfast
Can you link the words in the activity
Round robin exercise
ABC of compound words
Say what you see!http://www.itv.com/Games/TVgames/Catchphrase/default.html