R-Controlled Vowels Spelling Practice

Front

What is an r-controlled vowel?

Back

An r-controlled vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar' in 'car', 'er' in 'her', and 'ir' in 'bird'.

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means the middle point?

Back

center

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means before now?

Back

earlier

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that has eight legs and spins webs?

Back

spider

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make smaller?

Back

shrink

Front

What is the correct spelling of the animal that is known for its playful nature and has a bushy tail?

Back

otter

Front

What does the 'er' in 'her' represent?

Back

It is an r-controlled vowel combination that changes the sound of the vowel 'e'.

Front

What is an example of a word with 'ar' as an r-controlled vowel?

Back

car

Front

What is an example of a word with 'ir' as an r-controlled vowel?

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bird

Front

What is the rule for spelling words with r-controlled vowels?

Back

The 'r' changes the sound of the vowel that comes before it, and the spelling often does not follow typical vowel rules.