r-controlled words with /ûr/, /îr/

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What is an r-controlled vowel?

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An r-controlled vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r' which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar', 'er', 'ir', 'or', and 'ur'.

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What sound does 'ar' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'ar' combination makes the /ar/ sound, as in 'car' or 'star'.

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What sound does 'er' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'er' combination makes the /er/ sound, as in 'her' or 'teacher'.

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What sound does 'ir' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'ir' combination makes the /ir/ sound, as in 'bird' or 'shirt'.

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What sound does 'or' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'or' combination makes the /or/ sound, as in 'for' or 'horn'.

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What sound does 'ur' make in r-controlled words?

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The 'ur' combination makes the /ur/ sound, as in 'fur' or 'burn'.

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Complete the word: The farmer planted corn in the rich __th.

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The missing r-controlled vowel is 'ar', making the word 'earth'.

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Complete the word: I will tw__l the rope in circles.

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The missing r-controlled vowel is 'ir', making the word 'twirl'.

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Complete the word: Sam is preparing for a ______ in journalism.

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The missing r-controlled word is 'career'.

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Complete the word: Winning made all the effort __thwhile.

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The missing r-controlled vowel is 'or', making the word 'worthwhile'.