Exploring Silent Beginning Consonants: kn, wr, gn

What does the word 'knot' mean when it is not referring to tying something?

• A refusal or denial

• A style of dress

• A type of bird

• A kind of tree

What is an example of a word starting with 'KN' where the 'K' is silent?

• Knot

• Know

• Knew

• Knife

Which word is a homophone of 'night' referring to darkness?

• Net

• Nit

• Nite

• Knight

What action does 'knead' describe?

• To mix and work into a mass

• To cut finely

• To tie tightly

• To fold neatly

Which word is a homophone of 'need' referring to necessity?

• Knead

• Ned

• Nead

• Nid

What is the homophone of 'right' that refers to correctness?

• Rite

• Wright

• Ride

• Write

What does the word 'wring' mean?

• To cover or envelop

• To perform a song

• To encircle with a band

• To twist and squeeze out liquid

Which word describes a decorative piece usually hung on doors during holidays?

• Wrap

• Rack

• Ring

• Wreath

What is the meaning of 'gnaw'?

• To wrap something

• To know something

• To tie a knot

• To chew persistently

Which word refers to small mythical creatures often depicted in gardens?

• Gnat

• Gnarl

• Gnome

• Gnu