Mississippi Foundations of Reading Practice Test

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What is a primary characteristic of an R-controlled vowel?

Always long in pronunciation
Affects the pronunciation of the preceding vowel
Pronounced the same as its letter name
Only found in open syllables

The correct answer is: Affects the pronunciation of the preceding vowel

An R-controlled vowel is characterized by a vowel followed by the letter "r," which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. In this case, the "r" influences the sound of the vowel, making it distinct from its typical pronunciation. For example, in the word "car," the "a" is not pronounced as a long vowel (like in "cake"), but rather is altered by the "r" that follows. This dependency on the "r" to modify the vowel sound is a fundamental aspect of R-controlled vowels, distinguishing them from other types of vowels where such influence does not occur. The other options do not accurately reflect the nature of R-controlled vowels. For example, they might suggest a consistent pronunciation or suggest specific conditions related to syllables that don't apply to R-controlled contexts. Understanding that the presence of "r" after the vowel alters the pronunciation is key to recognizing and using R-controlled vowels correctly.