Spelling Word List: List 27 silent letters

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Study the Word List: List 27 silent letters

I can spell words that have silent letters within them.

	doubt	I doubt if we will have enough money to go on holiday.
	thistle	Thistle plants were growing among the corn.
	wrong	He would not accept that he was wrong.
	listen	Make sure you listen out for my call.
	island	Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
	knight	The knight carried a shield.
	February	February is the shortest month in the year. *
	sandwich	I have a sandwich for lunch most days. *
	lamb	The newborn lamb had to be fed by hand.
	bomb	The bomb caused an explosion. *
	knickers	She wore red knickers. *
	knowledge	Learning new things helps you to develop your knowledge. *
	solemn	After the bad news solemn music was played.
	autumn	The leaves turn to gold in autumn.
	hymn	Everyone joined in the hymn singing.
	choir	The choir sang in church.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Spelling Activities & Games: List 27 silent letters

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Spelling Practice: List 27 silent letters

Master spelling with targeted practice sessions designed for this word list.

Look	doubt
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Cover	Look again
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doubt

thistle

wrong

listen

island

knight

February

sandwich

lamb

bomb

knickers

knowledge

solemn

autumn

hymn

choir

Spelling Games: List 27 silent letters

Practice these words while playing fun and educational games.

Summer spelling
Hot spelling fun.

Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

Word Search, small
The classic English word game.

Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.

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It's bananas!

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Take a Spelling Test: List 27 silent letters

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I _____ if we will have enough money to go on holiday.

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