Explore this spelling list: Silent l words. Make the most of these interactive activities and resources to help you learn. Explore the various learning activities and complete a spelling test to evaluate your progress.
In these words the letter l is silent but sometimes it affects the sound of the vowel.
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calm |
The sea was calm.
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palm |
The palm tree swayed in the wind.
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half |
I practise my spelling for half an hour each day.
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calf |
One of our cows recently had a calf.
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chalk |
These cliffs are made of chalk.
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talk |
Don't talk with your mouth full.
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walk |
Let's walk home through the park.
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folk |
Folk music is popular with these students.
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salmon |
Salmon is a healthy food.
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could |
We could hear the wolves howling.
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would |
Would you like a strawberry milkshake?
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should |
You should put a coat on before you go out.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 22. Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight
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