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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 changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar', 'or', 'ir', and 'ur'.

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Give an example of a word with 'ar' as an r-controlled vowel.

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The word 'farm' has 'ar' as an r-controlled vowel.

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Give an example of a word with 'ur' as an r-controlled vowel.

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The word 'burn' has 'ur' as an r-controlled vowel.

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Give an example of a word with 'ir' as an r-controlled vowel.

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The word 'bird' has 'ir' as an r-controlled vowel.

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Give an example of a word with 'or' as an r-controlled vowel.

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The word 'horn' has 'or' as an r-controlled vowel.

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What sound does 'ar' make in a word?

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The 'ar' in a word typically makes the sound /ɑr/, as in 'car'.

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What sound does 'ur' make in a word?

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The 'ur' in a word typically makes the sound /ɜr/, as in 'fur'.

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What sound does 'ir' make in a word?

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The 'ir' in a word typically makes the sound /ɜr/, as in 'girl'.

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What sound does 'or' make in a word?

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The 'or' in a word typically makes the sound /ɔr/, as in 'for'.

Front

Fill in the blank: f__m (Options: or, ir, ur, ar)

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The answer is 'ar', making the word 'farm'.