Silent Letters Phonics Quiz

Identify the silent letter in the word "knight."

• k

• n

• g

• h

Which word contains a silent 'w'?

• write

• wrong

• wrap

• all of the above

Choose the word where 'h' is silent.

• honest

• house

• horse

• hero

In the word "gnome," which letter is silent?

• g

• n

• o

• e

Which of the following words has a silent 'k'?

• know

• knee

• knob

• all of the above

Analyze the word "wrist" and explain why the 'w' is silent.

• The 'w' is silent because it precedes an 'r.'

• The 'w' is silent because it is at the beginning of the word.

• The 'w' is silent because it is followed by a vowel.

• The 'w' is silent because it is a rule in English.

Explain why the 'g' is silent in the word "gnat."

• The 'g' is silent because it is at the beginning of the word.

• The 'g' is silent because it is followed by an 'n.'

• The 'g' is silent because it is a rule in English.

• The 'g' is silent because it is followed by a vowel.

Determine the silent letter in the word "whistle" and justify your choice.

• w

• h

• t

• e

Which of the following words has a silent 'h'?

• hour

• heir

• honest

• all of the above

Identify the silent letter in the word "knock" and explain its silence.

• k

• n

• o

• c