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What is the definition of a bossy R?

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A bossy R is a letter R that changes the sound of the vowel that comes before it, making the vowel sound different than its typical pronunciation.

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List three examples of words that contain a bossy R.

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1. Car 2. Star 3. Bird

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What are the common vowel combinations that can be affected by a bossy R?

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The common vowel combinations include AR, ER, IR, OR, and UR.

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How does the bossy R affect the pronunciation of the vowel 'A' in the word 'car'?

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In the word 'car', the bossy R changes the typical 'A' sound to a more rounded sound, pronounced like 'ar'.

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What is the sound of the bossy R in the word 'shark'?

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In the word 'shark', the bossy R changes the 'A' to sound like 'ar', making it pronounced as 'shark'.

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Explain the role of the bossy R in the word 'anchor'.

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In the word 'anchor', the bossy R influences the vowel sounds, particularly the 'A', making it pronounced as 'an-kor'.

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What is the effect of the bossy R on the vowel 'O' in the word 'horse'?

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In the word 'horse', the bossy R changes the 'O' sound to a more rounded sound, pronounced like 'or'.

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Provide an example of a word with the bossy R that has the vowel combination 'OR'.

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An example is the word 'fork', where the bossy R changes the 'O' sound.

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What is the definition of the term 'marbles' in the context of this quiz?

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In this context, 'marbles' refers to a game or a collection of small glass balls, but it also serves as an example of a word that can be pronounced with a bossy R.

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How does the bossy R change the pronunciation of the word 'her'?

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In the word 'her', the bossy R influences the vowel 'E', making it pronounced as 'ur'.