Watch out for the silent t in these words!
Why not use the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check activity to learn them?
When you 'say' each word, pronounce the t to help you remember it's there.
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fasten |
I fasten my coat before going outside.
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hasten |
Jim turned up the oven heat to hasten the cooking.
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glisten |
Frost can glisten in the sunlight.
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listen |
I like to listen to the radio in the car.
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moisten |
I moisten a cloth and clean the window.
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apostle |
Mark was an apostle of Christ.
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thistle |
Thistle flowers are beautiful.
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whistle |
The referee blew his whistle at the end of the game.
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wrestle |
We saw the policeman wrestle the burglar to the ground.
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mortgage |
We'll need a bigger mortgage to buy a bigger house.
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Christmas |
Christmas is a busy time of year.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Silent t words (copy)Enhance your spelling proficiency with interactive and fun exercises.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: Silent t words (copy)Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
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Take a Spelling Test: Silent t words (copy)See how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: Silent t words (copy)Download and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: Silent t words (copy)Write these words to reinforce learning and improve recall.
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