Unit 22: Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight
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The first part of this unit looks at these silent letters:
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Look at the examples in the table below then use Learn the Words to learn them.
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| Silent k as in knife |
Silent w as in write |
Silent b as in comb |
Silent t as in castle |
| knack knapsack knee knead* knew* knit knickers knight* knoll knot* knob knobbly knock know* knowledge knuckle |
wrap* wrangle wrath wreak wreck wren wrest* wrestle wretch wriggle wring* wrinkle wrist writ writhe wrong wrote wrought answer sword |
bomb climb crumb debt doubt dumb lamb limb numb thumb subtle plumber tomb womb catacomb |
Christmas fasten hasten glisten listen moisten apostle nestle thistle whistle wrestle mortgage |
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| Note: The word 'often' can be pronounced with a silent t or without - both are correct. Words marked * are homophones - see page 15 |
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