Compound Words
Grade 2 · English Language Arts · Vocabulary Building · Ontario, Canada
Lesson Summary
A compound word is made by putting two smaller words together to make a new word.
Explanation
Compound words are formed when two words join together. For example, 'sun' plus 'flower' makes 'sunflower,' and 'rain' plus 'bow' makes 'rainbow.' You can often figure out what a compound word means by thinking about the two smaller words inside it. 'Bedroom' is a room with a bed. 'Starfish' is a sea creature shaped like a star. Looking for the smaller words inside helps you understand the bigger word.
Practice Questions
Q1: What two words make up the compound word 'cupcake'?
Answer: 'Cup' and 'cake'
Q2: Put 'base' and 'ball' together. What compound word do you get?
Answer: Baseball
Q3: Is 'butterfly' a compound word? If so, what two words make it up?
Answer: Yes. 'Butter' and 'fly.'
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Compound Words is a lesson in the Vocabulary Building chapter of Grade 2 English Language Arts. It is part of the Ontario, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Compound Words is taught in Grade 2 as part of the English Language Arts curriculum in Ontario, Canada.
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