Silent letters : gn, kn, wr & Compound Words

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What are silent letters?

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Silent letters are letters in a word that are not pronounced. They can affect the spelling of words but do not contribute to their phonetic sound.

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Give an example of a word with a silent 'k'.

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Knee is an example of a word with a silent 'k'.

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a specific meaning.

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Provide an example of a compound word.

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Butterfly is an example of a compound word, formed from 'butter' and 'fly'.

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What is the silent letter in the word 'wrap'?

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The silent letter in 'wrap' is 'w'.

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Identify a word with a silent 'g'.

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The word 'gnat' contains a silent 'g'.

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What is the significance of silent letters in English spelling?

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Silent letters can help distinguish between words that are spelled similarly but have different meanings.

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Provide an example of a word with a silent 'w'.

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The word 'write' contains a silent 'w'.

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What is the silent letter in the word 'knit'?

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The silent letter in 'knit' is 'k'.

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Explain the role of silent letters in pronunciation.

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Silent letters can change the way a word is pronounced and can also affect the meaning of the word.