Let's take a closer look at compound words.


I. What is the underlined word called?
    I watched him go off, carrying his briefcase.

II. What two words are the compound word briefcase made of?

   
   

III.  How many words is a compound word made of?   



Please read the following sentences to yourself.  The words that are bold are compound words.

1. "Happy Birthday" Dad said as I walked him outside.

2. I watched him go off carrying his briefcase.

3. I'm Babe Ruth, the world's greatest baseball player.

4. There were lots of people around, but I didn't see anyone buy a newspaper.


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