Silent 'B' Rules and Pronunciation

The video tutorial by Hera focuses on the rules of silent B in English words. It introduces two main rules: B is silent when it follows M at the end of a word, with examples like 'bomb' and 'calm'. Exceptions to this rule include words like 'climber' and 'plumber', where B is silent despite being in the middle of the word. The second rule states that B is silent when it precedes T, as in 'doubt' and 'subtle'. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe and share.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• The rules of silent 'b'

• How to pronounce 'b' in different languages

• The origin of the English alphabet

• The history of the letter 'b'

According to Rule 1, when is 'b' silent?

• When it is at the beginning of a word

• When it is in the middle of a word

• When it comes before 'm'

• When it comes after 'm' at the end of a word

Which of the following words has a silent 'b' according to Rule 1?

• Bomb

• Number

• Member

• Cucumber

In which word is 'b' not silent?

• Climb

• Thumb

• Number

• Lamb

What should you remember about the silent 'b' in the word 'thumb'?

• It is pronounced only in British English

• It is an exception

• It is silent

• It is pronounced

Which word is an example of Rule 1?

• Number

• Thumb

• Plumber

• Climber

Which of the following is an exception to Rule 1?

• Bomb

• Climber

• Thumb

• Lamb

Why is 'b' silent in 'plumber'?

• Because it is at the beginning of the word

• Because it is an exception to Rule 1

• Because it comes before 't'

• Because it comes after 'm' at the end

Which of the following words does not have a silent 'b'?

• Cucumber

• Climber

• Plumber

• Thumb

According to Rule 2, when is 'b' silent?

• When it comes after 'm'

• When it is in the middle of a word

• When it is at the end of a word

• When it comes before 't'