R controlled words

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What are R controlled words?

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R controlled words are words where the letter 'r' follows a vowel and changes the way the vowel is pronounced.

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Give an example of an R controlled word with 'ar'.

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Car, Star, Park.

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Give an example of an R controlled word with 'or'.

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Horn, Short, Form.

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Give an example of an R controlled word with 'ir'.

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Bird, Shirt, First.

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What sound does 'ar' make in R controlled words?

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The 'ar' makes the sound like in 'car'.

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What sound does 'or' make in R controlled words?

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The 'or' makes the sound like in 'horn'.

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What sound does 'ir' make in R controlled words?

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The 'ir' makes the sound like in 'bird'.

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How do you identify R controlled words?

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Look for a vowel followed by the letter 'r' that changes the vowel sound.

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What is the difference between 'ar' and 'or' in R controlled words?

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'ar' sounds like 'car', while 'or' sounds like 'horn'.

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Can R controlled words be found in the middle of a word?

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Yes, R controlled words can appear in the middle of words, like 'start'.