R controlled words

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What are R controlled words?

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R controlled words are words in which the letter 'r' follows a vowel and changes the way the vowel is pronounced.

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Give an example of an R controlled word with 'or'.

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The word 'corn' is an example of an R controlled word with 'or'.

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What is the R controlled sound in the word 'star'?

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The R controlled sound in 'star' is 'ar'.

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What happens to the vowel sound in R controlled words?

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The vowel sound is influenced by the 'r' that follows it, changing its pronunciation.

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Identify the R controlled blend in the word 'shark'.

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The R controlled blend in 'shark' is 'ar'.

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What is an example of an R controlled word with 'ir'?

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The word 'bird' is an example of an R controlled word with 'ir'.

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How does the 'or' sound in 'fork' change the vowel sound?

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In 'fork', the 'o' is pronounced as 'or' because of the following 'r'.

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What is the R controlled blend in the word 'park'?

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The R controlled blend in 'park' is 'ar'.

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Can you name an R controlled word that ends with 'or'?

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The word 'door' ends with 'or' and is an R controlled word.

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What is the R controlled sound in the word 'bird'?

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The R controlled sound in 'bird' is 'ir'.