Vowel + /r/ Sounds

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made without any closure or blockage of the vocal tract. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

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What does /r/ sound like?

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The /r/ sound is a consonant sound made by curling the tongue towards the roof of the mouth without touching it.

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What is a vowel + /r/ sound?

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A vowel + /r/ sound occurs when a vowel is followed by the /r/ sound, changing the way the vowel is pronounced, such as in 'car' or 'bird'.

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Give an example of a word with a vowel + /r/ sound.

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'Star' is an example of a word with a vowel + /r/ sound.

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What is the role of an artist?

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An artist is a person who creates art, such as paintings, drawings, or sculptures.

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What is a thorn?

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A thorn is a sharp, pointed part of a plant, often found on the stems of roses.

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What does it mean to carve?

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To carve means to cut something into a specific shape or design, often done with wood or food.

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What does 'weren't' mean?

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'Weren't' is a contraction of 'were not', used to indicate that something did not happen in the past.

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What is an acorn?

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An acorn is the nut of an oak tree, which contains a seed and is often found on the ground beneath oak trees.

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What is the importance of context in understanding words?

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Context helps to determine the meaning of a word based on the surrounding words and sentences.

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