Unit 22: Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight
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Homophones from this unit.
You will have met most of these homophones in other units, but they are repeated here, because: If you confuse these words the computer spellchecker will not spot your mistake - so it is especially important to learn them. |
| rain - wet weather reign - rule as king or queen reins - to lead a horse |
The heavy rain caused some flooding. Queen Victoria reigned for 64 years. Hold the reins lightly. |
| need - require knead - work dough |
I need to get some more sleep. Knead the dough to make the pizza. |
| night - after dark knight - Sir |
Where were you last night? Knights were noblemen serving the King. |
| I'll - I will, I shall isle - island aisle - in church |
I'll print this page and learn the
words. The Isle of Skye is in Scotland. The bride walked down the aisle. |
| write - with a pen right - 1) not left 2) correct rite - ceremony wright - maker |
Write it down so you don't forget. 1) We don't drive on the right in England. 2) How many words did you get right? Some churches use incense in their rites. A playwright writes plays. |
| no - not yes know - be sure of |
You asked me and I said "No.". Did you know him well? |
| knows - is sure of nose - on the face |
Nobody knows much about her. He broke his nose in a fight. |
| new - not old knew - past tense of 'know' |
Do you like my new coat? I knew him from school. |
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| rap - 1) small knock 2) kind of rock music wrap - cover all round |
1) There was a rap on the door. 2) The rap singer sold a million CDs. Wrap the gift in gold paper. |
| dam - to hold back water damn - curse |
A dam will be built across this
valley. To damn someone is to curse them. |
| rest - 1) remainder 2) relax wrest - force away |
1) Where are the rest of the gang? 2) I'm exhausted, I need a rest. He wrested the bag from my grasp. |
| him - male pronoun hymn - song sung in church |
She gave him a big hug. Everyone joined in the hymn singing. |
| ring - 1) sound made by a bell 2) circle wring - twist |
1) Did you hear the phone ring? 2) The children stood round in a ring. Wring out the wet clothes. |
| not - negative knot - tie with e.g. string |
I do not like garlic. The knot was too tight to undo. |
| plum - fruit plumb - fit pipes |
Mum makes great plum pies. I'm going to plumb in the new bath. |
| heir - successor air - atmosphere |
The Prince of Wales is heir to the
throne. The scent of roses hung in the air. |
| stork - large bird stalk - plant stem |
Some storks nest on chimneys. Wheat grows on stalks. |
| our - belonging to us hour - 60 minutes |
We'll eat at our house tonight. I expected you back an hour ago. |
| yolk- middle of egg yoke - wooden bar |
I like a boiled egg with a soft yolk. Oxen are controlled by a yoke. |
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