Different Examples of Compound Words and their Meaning/Transcript

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Joji: Hello, there! How are you? I'm sure you heard a lot about our frontliners. Well, today, I'm going to share a short story about them with you, but before I do that, I need you to get a pen and paper, so that you can write down the compound words that you hear as I say the story. Are you ready? (pause) Alright, let's get started.

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Joji: 'Sonia's sister-in-law is Ana. She is the sister of Sonya's husband, Tonyo. Anna and Sonya are frontline workers. They are the lead personnel during a pandemic. They have the most important jobs. While they work in the hospital, Tonyo works at a fast food restaurant, where people can buy food, like burgers and fries. From Monday to Friday, all of them spend their time working, but during the weekend, all three volunteered to help in their barangay's Feeding Program. All their Saturdays and Sundays are spent feeding the homeless people who sleep on the streets! These people are grateful for their health, and wish that there were more people like them.'

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Joji: Wow, that was a great story about our front-line workers. Were you able to write down the compound words in the story? (pause)

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(we see Ana and Sonia)

Joji: We have 'sister-in-law',

(we see Anna wearing a protection suit)

Joji: 'frontline', of cource,

(we see fastfood)

Joji: 'fast food',

(we seea calendar marked with weekends)

Joji: 'weekend',

(we see a homeless person)

Joji: and 'homeless'.

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Joji: You got them all? That's great! (laughs) But, do you remember the three types of compound words?

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(we see 'sister-in-law')

Joji: Hmm, let's see. What kind of compound word is 'sister-in-law'? (pause) Right, hyphenated.

(we see 'frontline')

Joji: How about 'frontline'? (pause) Closed.

(we see 'fast food')

Joji: Fast food? (pause) Open.

(we see 'weekend')

Joji: How about 'weekend'? (pause) Closed.

(we see 'homeless')

Joji: And 'homeless' is...closed.

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Joji: Awesome! You do know your compound words!

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Joji: Let's use context clues to find out the meaning of some words.

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(the sentence batch for 'sister-in-law' is given)

Joji: 'Sonia's sister-in-law is Ana. She is the sister of Sonia's husband, Tonyo.' In this sentence, what does 'sister-in-law' mean? It means the 'sister of one's husband'. It also means 'the sister of one's wife'.

(the sentence batch for 'frontline' is given)

Joji: 'Ana and Sonia are frontline workers. They are the lead personnel during a pandemic. They risk their lives to do their very important jobs.' What does 'frontline' mean? It means 'lead', and it means 'having an important job where you risk your life'.

(the sentence batch for 'homeless' is given)

Joji: 'They feed the homeless people on the streets.' What does 'homeless people' mean? It means 'people without homes'. That is why they sleep on the streets. There!

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Joji: There! We now know the meaning of the unfamiliar words using...context clues!

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(we see Ogot behind three doors)

Joji: Let's practice some more! There five compound words, and we have to figure out their meaning using context clues. Behind these doors are clues that will help us know the meaning of the compound words. Are you ready?

(Ogot nods)

Joji: Let's start! The first word is 'limelight', and it's an open compound word! (record scratch) What? (pause) It is not an open compound word? Oh, sorry, my bad, it's a closed compound word, because it is written as one word. Thanks for reminding me! Now, let's figure out what it means. Hmm, maybe it's a lime with a light? I'm not sure. Let's look inside to see the clue.

(Cathy waves at the audience)

Joji: 'Cathy enjoys being in the limelight. She loves the attention she is getting.' It's not a lime with a light. What do you think is the meaning of 'limelight'? The sentence says it is something that Cathy enjoys, and it also says she loves the attention she's getting, so...

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(inside the red blob we see 'limelight' and its definition)

Joji: maybe 'limelight' is... (gasps) attention! Yes, that's probably it!

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Joji: Now, let's see what's next. Star-struck. Hey, is 'star-struck' an open compound word? That's right, 'star-struck' is not an open compound word. What is it, then? Oh, yeah! It's a hyphenated compound word, because it has a hyphen! Now, let's find out its meaning. Hmm, does 'star-struck' mean getting struck by a star? Let's check the clue.

(Cathy's eyes turn into gold stars after looking at someone)

Joji: 'Cathy met her favorite actor, and was star-struck!' Star-struck. Hmm...

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(inside the red blob we see 'star-struck' and its definition)

Joji: I think it is the feeling when you meet someone famous! Do you agree? Oh, wow! We're right! Let's go to the next one.

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Joji: The next word is...'backstage'. I'm sure that this is a closed compound word, am I correct? Yes! It is a closed compound word, because it is written as one word. Now, let's find out the meaning. What do you think 'backstage' means? Let's look at the clue.

(Cathy sees the actors, one a knight and the other a king)

Joji: 'Cathy went to the backstage, where she saw the actors getting ready.' 'Backstage'...

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(inside the red blob we see 'backstage' and its definition)

Joji: I think I know what it means! It's the part of the stage that people don't see. It's where the actors prepare before going on stage. Do you agree? Great! And we are correct.

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Joji: I wonder what the next word is. Sweet tooth. And this is...Do you know what kind of compound word this is? I remember now! It is an open compound word, because it has a space in between.

(Cathy eats some sweets)

Joji: 'Cathy has a sweet tooth, not like her sister, who loves spicy food.' I think it has something to do with food! What do you think?

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(inside the red blob we see 'sweet tooth' and its definition)

Joji: 'Sweet tooth' is the love for sweet food. Did you guess it right? Let's go to the next one!

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Joji: Bucket list. Another open compound word. Does this mean a list of different buckets?

(Ogot chuckles)

Joji: (laughs) Let's see if you're correct!

(Cathy attempts to summit Mount Apo)

Joji: 'Cathy is adventurous. She will hike Mount Apo according to her bucket list.' 'Bucket list' is not a list of different buckets. What do you think is the eaning of 'bucket list'? I agree.

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(inside the red blob we see 'bucket list' and its definition)

Joji: I think that's the answer! It is a list of things someone wants to do.

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Joji: Wow, we are done!

(Ogot nods)

Joji: Now, we know more compound words! I hope you had fun, because I did. Until next time. (Ogot waves his hoove)

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(we see The Joke in her lair full of books)

The Joke: (laughs maniacally) I am The Joke, and I'm here to take over the world! But first, I need some poeople to help me! Hmm, who could I hire? The editor-in-chief.

(the word 'editor-in-chief' pops up in orange)

The Joke: Editor-in-chief? What is an editor-in-chief? I know that it is a hyphenated compound word, but, what does it mean? Let me read that again. Maybe there's a context clue somewhere!

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The Joke: 'The editor-in-chief has the final say. His staff follow whatever he says.' Aha! So an editor-in-chief is a leader! A boss! Someone who has staff who follows him?

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The Joke: What? I don't need an editor-in-chief! I'm the only boss! The only leader! Nah! Forget about that editor-in-chief, let me look for another one. Hmm, 'journalists make sure that they have an up-to-date scoop everyday. They don't want old news'. Hmm, journalists, interesting. But what does 'up-to-date' mean?

(the word 'editor-in-chief' pops up in orange)

The Joke: It's another hyphenated compound word, but I don't know its meaning! Let me look for clues.

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The Joke: 'Journalists make sure that they have an up-to-date scoop everyday. They don't want old news.' So 'up-to-date' is the opposite of old! They are antonyms!

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The Joke: Ah! 'Up-to-date' is new! Journalists report up-to-date news! What will I do with the news? Ay, forget it! I need someone who will help me take over the world! Wait, 'peacekeepers'. Peacekeepers? Hmm, do they keep peace away? Bease they are just who I need! Someone who will prevent peace in this world! Peacekeepers, huh? 'Peacekeepers' is a closed compound word, but what does it mean? Let's see.

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The Joke: 'The peacekeepers came, and helped the village to maintain peace.' So, 'peacekeepers'...help maintain peace?

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The Joke: No-o-o-o! Peacekeepers bring peace! Of course, I don't need them! Enough of this, I will jsut work on my own! I will take over the world all by myself! (laughs maniacally)

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(we see Joji with a basketball...in a soccer court)

Joji: (laughs) Hey, coach, I'm all set for a game.

Coach: Uh, what are you doing?

Joji: Well, it's practice day, so I'm already warmed up!

Coach: I know, it is practice day, but what are you wearing?

Joji: Uh, a basketball jersey!

Coach: Why are you wearing that? We are supposed to play soccer. (record scratch)

Joji: S-soccer?

Coach: Yes, soccer.

Joji: But coach, I-I've never played soccer.

Coach: Now, move and change your uniform!

Joji: Yes, coach. S-soccer.

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Joji: I'm back, coach. Now I must tell y ou that I have not played-

Coach: Hey, hey, nice uniform! Listen. You will be our goalkeeper.

Joji: What's a goalkeeper?

Coach: As a goalkeeper, you have to keep an eye on the ball, defend well, and guard the goal.

Joji: What?

Coach: Now, start practicing, while I look after hte other players, okay?

Joji: Yes, coach. (waits akimbo) How am I supposed to practice, when I don't even know what a goalkeeper is? Wait, 'as a goalkeeper, you have to keep an eye on the ball, defend well, and guard the goal.' I got it! A 'goalkeeper' is someone who defends and guards the goal fromt he other team's ball! So that they won't score! Yes, I knew it, I got it, and that's-that's me! I am the goalkeeper. I should get the training. Maybe-maybe I should-I should do some running, and then, maybe, and jumping! Jumping! Yeah! And, then, and then, maybe like this. Be alert!

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Joji: Whenever you hear or read unfamiliar words, don't worry! That's actually a good thing. It means you have a chance to learn a new word! All you have to do is figure out its meaning. It's not that hard. You have context clues to help you. (laughs) Thank you for being with me, today. I'll see you again next time, and remember, my room is your room. Goodbye!