Lesson 51 - Silent Letters (Levels 1-2)

The video tutorial by Solinka Lot introduces the concept of linking as a mnemonic device to aid spelling. It features shoutouts to students Felicity and Sophie for their creative linking examples with homophones and the word 'probably'. The lesson then focuses on silent letters, using words like 'read', 'thumb', 'knife', and 'gone' to illustrate the concept. The tutorial includes engaging stories and visual links to help remember the spelling of words with silent letters.

What is the main purpose of linking as described in the introduction?

• To make words sound more interesting

• To help remember things by finding connections

• To create new words

• To confuse the reader

How did Felicity link the homophones 'bear' and 'bare'?

• By finding the word 'ear' inside 'bear'

• By using the word 'zebra'

• By using a picture of a bear

• By changing the spelling of 'bear'

What word did Sophie link with 'probably'?

• Certainly

• Problem

• Definitely

• Possibly

What is the significance of the letter 'A' in the words 'read' and 'read'?

• It is the first letter of the alphabet and present in both words

• It is silent in both words

• It is not present in either word

• It changes the meaning of the words

What visual link is used to remember the silent 'B' in 'thumb'?

• The letter 'B' is at the end of the word

• The letter 'B' looks like a thumb

• The letter 'B' is not in the word

• The letter 'B' is silent in all words

What historical fact is associated with the word 'thumb'?

• It was used to signal approval or disapproval in Roman times

• It was originally spelled with a 'C'

• It was used to describe a small finger

• It was a term for a type of glove

What is the origin of the silent 'K' in 'knife'?

• It is used to differentiate from other words

• It was added to make the word longer

• It was originally pronounced in Old English

• It is a modern addition to the word

Why do we keep silent letters in words according to the lesson?

• To make words look more interesting

• To confuse non-native speakers

• To preserve the story and origin of the words

• To make spelling more challenging

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

• N

• O

• E

• G

What is the main theme of Lesson #5151?

• The importance of silent letters

• The history of English words

• The use of homophones

• The creation of new words