R-Controlled Word Study

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What is an r-controlled vowel?

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An r-controlled vowel is a vowel followed by the letter 'r' that alters the way the vowel is pronounced. The 'r' influences the sound of the vowel, making it different from its typical pronunciation.

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List the r-controlled vowels.

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The r-controlled vowels are: ar, er, ir, or, and ur.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ar'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ar' is 'shark'.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'er'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'er' is 'flower'.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ir'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ir' is 'bird'.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'or'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'or' is 'thorn'.

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Provide an example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ur'.

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An example of a word with the r-controlled vowel 'ur' is 'turtle'.

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What sound does 'ar' make in the word 'garden'?

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In the word 'garden', 'ar' makes the sound /ɑːr/.

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What sound does 'er' make in the word 'iceberg'?

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In the word 'iceberg', 'er' makes the sound /ɜːr/.

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What sound does 'or' make in the word 'forget'?

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In the word 'forget', 'or' makes the sound /ɔːr/.