Exploring Bossy R and R Controlled Vowels

The video tutorial introduces the concept of Bossy R, which changes the sound of vowels in words. It provides examples of words with 'er', 'ir', and 'ur' sounds, demonstrating how Bossy R affects pronunciation. The tutorial encourages learners to look, listen, and repeat to understand the changes Bossy R brings to vowel sounds.

What role does 'Bossy R' play in changing the sounds of words?

• It has no effect on vowels

• It lengthens the sound of vowels

• It changes vowels to sound like 'er'

• It makes vowels silent

Which of the following words is an example of 'Bossy R' affecting 'er'?

• fern

• bird

• curve

• nurse

In which word does 'Bossy R' influence the 'ir' to sound like 'er'?

• germ

• dirt

• herd

• turtle

Choose the word where 'Bossy R' impacts the 'ur' sound.

• circle

• curve

• fern

• bird

What is the primary effect of 'Bossy R' on vowels?

• Changes them to sound like 'er'

• No change

• Makes them silent

• Changes them to sound like 'ar'

Which set of letters does 'Bossy R' follow to change the vowel sound?

• er, ir, ur

• or, ar, ur

• ae, ai, ao

• ei, ie, ue