R-Controlled Words with Suffixes Flashcard

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What is an r-controlled word?

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An r-controlled word is a word in which the vowel is followed by the letter 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced.

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Give an example of an r-controlled word with the suffix -ing.

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Stirring

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What is the suffix -ly used for?

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The suffix -ly is used to form adverbs from adjectives.

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Identify an r-controlled word with the suffix -ly.

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Starkly

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What does the suffix -er indicate?

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The suffix -er is often used to indicate a person who performs a specific action.

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Provide an example of an r-controlled word with the suffix -er.

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Pardoner

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What is the purpose of the suffix -en?

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The suffix -en is used to form verbs that mean to make or become.

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Name an r-controlled word with the suffix -en.

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Darken

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What does the suffix -ed signify?

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The suffix -ed is used to indicate the past tense of a verb.

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Give an example of an r-controlled word with the suffix -ed.

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Curled