Exploring R-Controlled Vowels: IR, UR, and ER Sounds

The video tutorial explains how vowel sounds can change when followed by certain letters, focusing on R-controlled vowels, vowel digraphs, and diphthongs. It covers various controlled vowels like E+R, I+R, U+R, O+R, and A+R, providing examples for each. The silent E rule and its impact on long vowels are also discussed, along with irregular vowel teams and their unique sounds.

What happens to the vowel sound when it is followed by an 'R'?

• It remains the same.

• It becomes silent.

• It turns into a consonant.

• It changes due to the 'R' being bossy.

In the word 'car', how does the 'R' affect the vowel 'A'?

• It changes the 'A' sound.

• It makes the 'A' sound longer.

• It makes the 'A' silent.

• It doubles the 'A' sound.

What sound does the combination of 'E' and 'R' make?

• Ear

• Air

• Er

• Or

Which of the following words contains an E+R controlled vowel?

• Dog

• Fish

• Cat

• Tiger

What sound do the combinations 'I+R' and 'U+R' make?

• Ir

• Or

• Ur

• Er

Which word contains an O+R controlled vowel?

• Fish

• Dog

• Cat

• Corn

How does the letter 'A' sound when it comes before 'R'?

• Like 'a' in 'bat'

• Like 'a' in 'cat'

• Like 'a' in 'rat'

• Like 'a' in 'car'

Which word demonstrates the silent E rule with the letter 'R'?

• Fish

• Dog

• Cat

• Care

What sound does the combination of 'long U' and 'R' make?

• Ur

• Or

• Er

• U

Which word contains an irregular vowel team followed by 'R'?

• Fear

• Fish

• Cat

• Dog