R-Controlled Vowels

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What is an R-controlled vowel?

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An R-controlled vowel is a vowel that 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 vowel in a word.

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The word 'car' has the R-controlled vowel 'ar'.

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Which R-controlled vowel is in the word 'work'?

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The R-controlled vowel in 'work' is 'or'.

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What is the R-controlled vowel sound in 'turn'?

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The R-controlled vowel sound in 'turn' is 'ur'.

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Identify the R-controlled vowel in the word 'shore'.

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The R-controlled vowel in 'shore' is 'or'.

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What does the word 'startle' mean?

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To startle means to surprise someone suddenly.

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How does the R-controlled vowel change the sound of 'a' in 'car'?

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In 'car', the 'a' is pronounced as 'ar' because of the 'r' that follows it.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a sale with reduced prices?

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The correct spelling is 'clearance'.

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Which word has the same vowel sound as in 'world'?

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The word 'torn' has the same vowel sound as in 'world'.

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What is the R-controlled vowel in the word 'hurry'?

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The R-controlled vowel in 'hurry' is 'ur'.