R-Controlled Vowels

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What is an R-controlled vowel?

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An R-controlled vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r' and the 'r' changes the way the vowel is pronounced.

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Give an example of an R-controlled vowel word.

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'Star' is an example of an R-controlled vowel word.

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What does the word 'stern' mean?

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Stern means serious or strict.

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What does the word 'whirl' mean?

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Whirl means to spin or rotate quickly.

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What is a 'fern'?

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A fern is a type of plant that has feathery leaves.

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What does the word 'turns' mean in the context of movement?

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Turns means to change direction.

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What does the word 'hurt' mean?

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Hurt means to cause pain or injury.

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List three R-controlled vowels.

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The three R-controlled vowels are 'ar', 'er', and 'ir'.

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What sound does 'ar' make in R-controlled vowels?

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The 'ar' in R-controlled vowels makes the sound like in 'car'.

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What sound does 'er' make in R-controlled vowels?

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The 'er' in R-controlled vowels makes the sound like in 'her'.