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1. Select the compound word.

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A compound word is formed by combining two or more individual words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "sunlight" is a compound word because it is made up of the two words "sun" and "light".

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This quiz focuses on identifying compound words, enhancing vocabulary and understanding of English grammar. Participants select the correct compound word from options, aiding in linguistic refinement and practical application skills.

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2. Select the compound word.

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The compound word in this question is "cupboard". A compound word is formed by combining two separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "cup" and "board" are combined to create the word "cupboard", which refers to a piece of furniture used for storage.

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3. Select the compound word.

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A compound word is formed by combining two or more words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "homework" is a compound word because it is formed by combining the words "home" and "work" to refer to the work that is done at home.

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4. Select the compound word.

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A compound word is formed by combining two or more separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "handwriting" is a compound word because it is formed by combining the words "hand" and "writing" to refer to the act or style of writing by hand.

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5. Select the compound word.

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A compound word is formed by combining two or more separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "lifeguard" is the correct answer because it is formed by combining the words "life" and "guard" to refer to someone who is responsible for ensuring the safety of people in water. "Curtains" and "foamy" are not compound words as they are single words that do not consist of two separate words combined.

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6. Select the compound word.

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Seafood is the compound word because it is made up of two separate words, "sea" and "food", which come together to create a new word with a different meaning.

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7. Select the compound word.

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8. Select the compound word.

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A compound word is formed by combining two or more separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "jellyfish" is a compound word because it is made up of the two separate words "jelly" and "fish".

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9. Select the compound word.

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A compound word is formed by combining two or more separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "without" is the compound word because it is formed by combining the two separate words "with" and "out".

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10. Select the compound word.

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A compound word is formed by combining two or more separate words to create a new word with a different meaning. In this case, "popcorn" is a compound word because it is made up of the two separate words "pop" and "corn".

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