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 word.

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'Hurt' is an example of an R Controlled Vowel word.

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What does the word 'hurt' mean?

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Hurt means wounded or injured.

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What does the word 'stir' mean?

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Stir means to shake or mix.

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What is a 'herd'?

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A herd is a large group of animals.

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What does the word 'clerk' mean?

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Clerk means a person who works in a store or office.

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What is the sound of the R Controlled Vowel in 'stir'?

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The sound is a mix of the vowel sound and the 'r' sound.

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What is the R Controlled Vowel in the word 'herd'?

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The R Controlled Vowel is 'e' followed by 'r'.

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How does the 'r' change the vowel sound in 'hurt'?

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The 'r' changes the vowel sound to a sound that is not long or short, but controlled by the 'r'.

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What is the difference between 'stir' and 'stirred'?

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'Stir' is the base form, while 'stirred' is the past tense.