R-Controlled er, ir, ur

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.

Front

Give an example of a word with 'er'.

Back

her, bird, fern

Front

What does 'ir' sound like in a word?

Back

The 'ir' in a word sounds like 'er', as in 'bird'.

Front

Provide a word that contains 'ur'.

Back

fur, turn, burn

Front

What is the sound of 'er' in 'shirt'?

Back

The 'er' in 'shirt' sounds like 'ur'.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'nurse'?

Back

A nurse is a person who takes care of sick people.

Front

What does 'third' mean?

Back

Third is the ordinal number that comes after second.

Front

What is a turkey?

Back

A turkey is a large bird often eaten during Thanksgiving.

Front

How do you spell the word for a piece of clothing worn on the upper body?

Back

shirt

Front

What is the difference between 'short' and 'shirt'?

Back

'Short' means not long, while 'shirt' is a type of clothing.