Choice Challenge Worksheet
Choice Challenge
R-Controlled Word Distinction
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ar / or
star / fork
er / ir / ur
fern / bird / surf
Instructions
Read each sentence carefully. Circle the correct word in the box.
Part 1: Two-Syllable Choices
1
The old farmer / former will plant corn in the morning.
2
We will confirm / conform the time of the soccer game.
3
Mark the vertex / vortex on the red cube.
4
The big ship will rest in the harbor / barber.
Part 2: One-Syllable Choices
5
Jim will take a short / shirt nap in the sun.
6
A hot fire can born / burn your hand.
7
The rancher will tend to the hard / herd.
8
Put the trash on the curb / card for the truck.
Phonetic Mastery Series • Unit 4
Choice Challenge Answer Key
Answer Key
Choice Challenge Worksheet
Part 1: Two-Syllable Choices
The old farmer / former will plant corn in the morning.
We will confirm / conform the time of the soccer game.
Mark the vertex / vortex on the red cube.
The big ship will rest in the harbor / barber.
Part 2: One-Syllable Choices
Jim will take a short / shirt nap in the sun.
A hot fire can born / burn your hand.
The rancher will tend to the hard / herd.
Put the trash on the curb / card for the truck.
Pattern Reference
Target Two-Syllable:
- ar / or: farmer vs former
- ar / or vs ar / er: harbor (ar/or) vs barber (ar/er)
- er / or: vertex vs vortex
- ir / or: confirm vs conform
Target One-Syllable:
- ar / er: hard vs herd
- ar / ur: card vs curb
- ir / or: shirt vs short
- ur / or: burn vs born