Silent letters

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What is a silent letter?

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

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

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knight

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

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The 'b' is silent.

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Which letter is silent in the word 'wrap'?

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The 'w' is silent.

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What is the silent letter in 'knot'?

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The 'k' is silent.

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Name a word that has a silent 'g'.

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gnome.

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What is the silent letter in 'island'?

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The 's' is silent.

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Which letter is silent in 'honest'?

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The 'h' is silent.

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What is a common silent letter in English words?

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The letter 'b' in words like 'doubt'.

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

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hour.