Silent Letters (gh, wr, gn, kn, rh, mb, mn)

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What is a silent letter?

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A silent letter is a letter that is not pronounced in a word.

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

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The word 'though' has a silent 'gh'.

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What does 'kn' represent in silent letters?

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In words like 'knight', the 'k' is silent.

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What is the silent letter in 'gnome'?

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The 'g' is silent in 'gnome'.

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Identify the silent letter in 'thumb'.

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The 'b' is silent in 'thumb'.

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What is the silent letter in 'autumn'?

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The 'n' is silent in 'autumn'.

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In the word 'rhyme', which letter is silent?

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The 'h' is silent in 'rhyme'.

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What is a common word that contains a silent 'mb'?

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The word 'dumb' contains a silent 'b'.

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How do you pronounce 'knock'?

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You pronounce it as 'nock', with the 'k' being silent.

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What is the silent letter in 'wrist'?

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The 'w' is silent in 'wrist'.