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Study the word list: Silent letters

	comb	I use a comb to get tangles out of my hair. *
	knife	The knife is made of stainless steel.
	lamb	The newborn lamb had to be fed by hand.
	bomb	The bomb caused an explosion. *
	plumb	We need to plumb in the sink next.
	tomb	There are many tombs in the churchyard.
	crumb	The waiter brushed the crumb off the table.
	knew	The children knew all of the words.
	knuckle	I grazed my knuckle whilst playing hockey. *
	knowing	To explore is to look without really knowing what the outcome will be. *
	doubt	I doubt that we will make it on time. *
	rhyme	Here are some words that rhyme: mile and pile, motion and ocean, said and bed. *
	rhubarb	Rhubarb is her favourite fruit.
	honest	You are very honest as you told the truth. *
	halves	Both halves of the game were exciting.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Use the list: Silent letters

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

Look	comb
Say
Cover	Look again
Write
Check

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

comb

knife

lamb

bomb

plumb

tomb

crumb

knew

knuckle

knowing

doubt

rhyme

rhubarb

honest

halves

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Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.

Start the Listen and Spell Test

I use a ____ to get tangles out of my hair.

Listen to the word and type it below:

Click on the ringmaster
to repeat the word.