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R-Controlled Vowels Practice
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R-Controlled Vowels Practice
Read each item carefully. Look for the r-controlled vowel patterns er, ir, and ur.
Spot the R-Controlled Vowels
In these words, the letter r changes the vowel sound.
1.Select every word that contains an r-controlled vowel: perch, sled, fern, drum, kite, shirt.
- perch
- sled
- fern
- drum
- kite
- shirt
2.Which word has the same r-controlled vowel sound as “fern”?
- her
- hard
- kite
- bark
3.Sort each word under its vowel pattern: curb, perch, third, burst, clerk, swirl.
- er
- ir
- ur
- third, swirl
- curb, burst
- perch, clerk
Read and Use the Words
Read the new passage, then work with r-controlled vowel words in context.
4.Read the passage. Write all the words that contain er, ir, or ur: “Caleb heard a sharp chirp from the corner of the bike shop. A small bird had perched beside a rusty pump. He turned carefully, so he would not startle it.”
5.Choose from this word bank to complete the sentence: her, first, hurt, turned, bird. A) A landed near the repair stand.
6.Choose from this word bank to complete the sentence: her, first, hurt, turned, bird. B) Aaliyah put helmet on the counter.
7.Choose from this word bank to complete the sentence: her, first, hurt, turned, bird. C) Malik was the rider to test the bike.
8.Choose from this word bank to complete the sentence: her, first, hurt, turned, bird. D) Caleb the handlebar to check it.
9.Write one complete sentence using the word “curb” correctly.
10.Write a short paragraph of 3–4 sentences about a bike ride. Include at least three words with er, ir, or ur, and underline those words.
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