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Unit 22: Words with silent letters

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Unit 22: Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight

Unit StartPage 1: Introduction and learning tipsPage 2: Silent letters: k w b tCourse Test: Spelling test: k w b tPage 4: Spelling test: k w b tCourse Test: Harder spelling test: k w b tPage 6: Harder spelling test: k w b tPage 7: Silent letters: l n h gCourse Test: Spelling test: l n h gPage 9: Spelling test: l n h gCourse Test: Harder spelling test: l n h gPage 11: Harder spelling test: l n h gPage 12: Silent p; silent letters in common spelling patternsCourse Test: Spelling test: proof-reading.Page 14: Spelling test: proof-reading.Page 15: HomophonesUnit End

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Words with Silent Letters

Now try this test.
Guess the word, then work out which 2 letters are missing.

Work out which letters are missing

Type the whole word:

She has a very __inkled face.
Lick the stamp to moi__en the gum.
The door __ob is made of brass.
Let's watch the __estling on TV.
Call a plu__er to fix the leak.
The referee blew his whi__le.
I'm afraid that's the __ong answer.
I have a little __owledge of French.
There is no dou__ he's guilty.
You must __ead the dough thoroughly.
Raindrops are gli__ening in the sun.
It's not obvious, it's very su__le.


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