R-CONTROLLED VOWELS

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What are R-controlled vowels?

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R-controlled vowels are vowels that are followed by the letter 'r' and are influenced by it, changing the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar' in 'car', 'er' in 'her', 'ir' in 'bird', 'or' in 'for', and 'ur' in 'fur'.

Front

Give an example of an -ar word that is a breakfast food.

Back

Pop Tart.

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What is the R-controlled vowel sound in the word 'bird'?

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The R-controlled vowel sound in 'bird' is represented by the 'ir' combination.

Front

What is a common place where horses and cows sleep?

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Barn.

Front

Which word has the same vowel sound as 'bird'?

Back

Skirt.

Front

What is an example of an -ar word that refers to a celebration?

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Party.

Front

List the five R-controlled vowel combinations.

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The five R-controlled vowel combinations are: ar, er, ir, or, ur.

Front

How does the presence of 'r' affect the pronunciation of the vowel in R-controlled vowels?

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The presence of 'r' changes the way the vowel is pronounced, often making it a unique sound that does not follow the typical short or long vowel rules.

Front

What is the R-controlled vowel sound in the word 'car'?

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The R-controlled vowel sound in 'car' is represented by the 'ar' combination.

Front

Provide an example of an -er word.

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Her.