Compound words are two words joined together. Each part of the longer word is spelt as it would be if it were on its own.
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football |
The football player kicked with his right foot.
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playground |
There is a swing in the playground.
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farmyard |
The chicken ran across the farmyard.
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bedroom |
We will be painting my bedroom on Saturday.
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blackberry |
My grandma made a tasty blackberry pie.
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Spelling games using the word list: Non-statutory words: compound words
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Monkey Business
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