Bossy R

The "Bossy R" or r-controlled vowel changes the sound of what letters?

• t, b, c, l, w

• a, e, i, o, u

• p, q, v, s, h

• g, m, b, n, j

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word has a vowel sound that is changed by a bossy “r”?

• rug

• rope

• jar

• truck

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the effect of a 'Bossy R' on the vowel sound in the word 'car'?

• It makes the vowel sound longer

• It makes the vowel sound shorter

• It changes the vowel sound completely

• It has no effect on the vowel sound

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following words contains a 'Bossy R'?

• Cat

• Bird

• Dog

• Fish

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CCSS.L.3.2F

In the word 'star', what role does the 'r' play?

• It is silent

• It changes the vowel sound

• It doubles the vowel sound

• It has no effect

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Identify the word with an r-controlled vowel.

• Bake

• Corn

• Lake

• Mice

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the term used to describe the 'r' in 'car' that changes the vowel sound?

• Silent R

• Bossy R

• Soft R

• Hard R

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence contains a word with a 'Bossy R'?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The bird flew away.

• The sun is bright.

• The dog barked loudly.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

How does the 'Bossy R' affect the pronunciation of the word 'her'?

• It makes the 'e' sound like 'ee'

• It makes the 'e' sound like 'uh'

• It makes the 'e' sound like 'er'

• It has no effect

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the word where 'r' controls the vowel sound.

• Star

• Step

• Stop

• Stun

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CCSS.L.3.2F