Bossy r

Bossy r

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English

2nd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of a 'bossy r'?

Back

A 'bossy r' refers to the letter 'r' that influences the vowel sound preceding it, changing its pronunciation. For example, in the word 'car', the 'a' is pronounced differently because of the 'r'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a word with a bossy r.

Back

An example of a word with a bossy r is 'hard'.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the letter 'r' in the word 'corn'?

Back

In the word 'corn', the 'r' changes the pronunciation of the vowel 'o', making it a more rounded sound.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the bossy r affect the pronunciation of the word 'dirt'?

Back

In 'dirt', the 'r' influences the vowel 'i', resulting in a unique pronunciation that is different from 'dit'.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the impact of a bossy r on the word 'yarn'?

Back

In 'yarn', the 'r' alters the vowel sound 'a', making it pronounced as 'ar'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List three words that contain a bossy r.

Back

Three words that contain a bossy r are 'car', 'star', and 'bird'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a bossy r and a regular vowel sound?

Back

A bossy r changes the way a vowel is pronounced, while a regular vowel sound is pronounced independently without influence from a following 'r'.

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