Bossy R (Controlled R Flashcard)

Front

What is a bossy R?

Back

A bossy R is when the letter R changes the sound of the vowel that comes before it, making it say its own sound.

Front

Give an example of a bossy R word.

Back

Examples include 'car', 'bird', 'tiger', and 'farm'.

Front

What sound does the bossy R make in the word 'car'?

Back

In 'car', the bossy R makes the vowel 'a' say its name, so it sounds like 'ar'.

Front

What is the bossy R sound in the word 'bird'?

Back

In 'bird', the bossy R changes the vowel 'i' to sound like 'ir'.

Front

How do you spell the bossy R word for a big cat?

Back

The word is spelled 'tiger'.

Front

Fill in the missing letters: Ch__t

Back

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

Front

What is a bossy R word that means a place where animals live?

Back

The word is 'farm'.

Front

What is the bossy R sound in the word 'tiger'?

Back

In 'tiger', the bossy R makes the vowel 'i' sound like 'i'.

Front

Choose the picture that matches the word 'bird'.

Back

Look for a picture of a bird.

Front

What does the bossy R do to the vowel sound?

Back

It changes the vowel sound to a different sound.