Silent Letters in English Words

Which of these words has a silent 'b'?

• climb

• club

• globe

• crab

Write the missing silent letter: w_ite

What is the silent letter in the word wrist?

• r

• w

• s

• t

Which word has a silent 'l'?

• clap

• cling

• calm

• claim

The letter ‘p’ is silent in the word psychology.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: clim_

In the word doubt, the ‘b’ is pronounced.

• True

• False

Write a word that contains a silent 'k'.

Name one word where the letter 'w' is silent.

Why do we have silent letters in English words? (Answer in one sentence)