R-CONTROLLED VOWELS What are R-Controlled Vowels? R-controlled vowels are vowels in which the r following the vowel changes the sound of the vowel. Sometimes, we call the r a bossy letter because it takes over and bosses the vowels around! Examples 1] In the word car, the r following the vowel a changes or controls the vowel sound. 2] In the word bird, the r following the vowel i changes or controls the vowel sound. 3] In the word purse, the r following the vowel u changes or controls the vowel sound. Try This! Choose the correct answer. 1] t ____ tle a] ear b] ar c] ur d] or 2] c ____ cle a] or b] ear c] ir d] ar 3] f ____ m a] ear b] er c] ar d] ur © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.