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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An example is 'car'.

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

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An example is 'horn'.

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

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An example is 'bird'.

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What does the 'ar' blend sound like?

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The 'ar' blend sounds like 'ar' in 'star'.

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What does the 'or' blend sound like?

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The 'or' blend sounds like 'or' in 'for'.

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What does the 'ir' blend sound like?

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The 'ir' blend sounds like 'ir' in 'girl'.

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How does the 'r' affect the vowel sound in R controlled words?

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The 'r' changes the vowel sound, making it different from its usual sound.

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What is the blend in the word 'shark'?

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The blend is 'ar'.

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What is the blend in the word 'corn'?

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The blend is 'or'.