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' which alters the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar', 'er', 'ir', 'or', and 'ur'.

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Give an example of a word with the -ar vowel combination.

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An example of a word with the -ar vowel combination is 'car'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'smart'?

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The word 'smart' means clever or intelligent.

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What is a synonym for the word 'bark' when referring to a pet?

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A synonym for 'bark' when referring to a pet is 'woof'.

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Identify an ocean animal that contains the -ar vowel combination.

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An ocean animal that contains the -ar vowel combination is 'shark'.

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What does the word 'hurt' mean?

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The word 'hurt' means to cause pain or injury.

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What is the significance of the letter 'r' in R-controlled vowels?

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The letter 'r' changes the sound of the vowel that comes before it, creating a unique pronunciation.

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Provide a word that rhymes with 'shirt'.

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A word that rhymes with 'shirt' is 'hurt'.

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What is the sound of the -ar vowel combination in the word 'car'?

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In the word 'car', the -ar vowel combination is pronounced as /ɑr/.

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List two words that contain the -ar vowel combination.

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Two words that contain the -ar vowel combination are 'star' and 'far'.