This week s spelling pattern / rule is: Words with 'kn' and 'gn' as /n/ Rule: when kn- is at the beginning of a word, the k is silent. When gn is at the beginning of the word, the g is silent.
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knees |
My knees were covered in brown mud.
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knot |
The knot was too tight to undo.
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know |
Did you know him well?
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knight |
The knight carried a shield.
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knife |
The knife is made of stainless steel.
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sign |
The sign on the door said 'PULL'.
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gnat |
A gnat is a small biting insect.
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gnash |
To gnash your teeth is to grind them together.
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gnome |
She has a dozen plaster gnomes in her garden.
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gnaw |
I like to gnaw on a carrot.
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break |
Be careful not to break that glass.
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busy |
Christmas is a busy time of year.
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