NameDate
Sort by sound
Write each word in the column where it belongs.
horsehornshirtcornfernherdcartfarmstormsharkforkskirtcurljarbarn
ar
or
er / ir / ur
R-controlled vowels worksheets
Bossy R: ar, er, ir, or and ur in words like star, fern, bird, corn and turn. There are 3 sheets here: sort by sound, unscramble and fill in ar, or or ir. Pick one from the tray, print it, and add its answer key as a second page if you want one.
Worksheets
Using these sheets
- The answer key matches the sheet on screen, including after you make new problems.
- Sheets print on US Letter paper. On A4, choose “Fit to printable area” in the print dialog.
Questions
What grade are these r-controlled vowels worksheets for?
They suit grades 1 to 2. Each sheet in the tray practices it a different way, so you can pick the one that fits.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Tick “add the answer key as page 2” before printing, or turn on Answer key to check work on screen.
Do I need an account to print?
No. The sheets print straight from this page, free, with no sign-up.