Silent Letters in English

The video tutorial explains the concept of silent letters in English, focusing on the letters H, T, K, and B. It provides rules and examples for when these letters are silent in words, helping learners understand and apply these spelling rules effectively.

What is a silent letter in English?

• A letter that is written and pronounced

• A letter that is written but not pronounced

• A letter that is neither written nor pronounced

• A letter that is pronounced but not written

What is the significance of silent letters in English?

• They are used for decoration

• They affect pronunciation but not spelling

• They change the meaning of words

• They are always pronounced

When is the letter 'H' silent in English words?

• When it follows a vowel

• When it starts a word

• When it ends a word

• When it begins with 'wh' or 'gh'

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

• House

• Honest

• Horse

• Hurry

Which of the following is NOT a rule for silent 'H'?

• Silent when it comes before 'o'

• Silent when it ends a word

• Silent when it begins with 'wh'

• Silent when it follows 'g'

Which of these words has a silent 'H'?

• What

• Hot

• Hat

• Hut

In which scenario is the letter 'T' silent?

• When it follows a vowel

• After 's' or 't'

• Before 'ch' or in 'stle'

• At the beginning of a word

Which word contains a silent 'T'?

• Turtle

• Tent

• Table

• Castle

Which word does NOT have a silent 'T'?

• Tent

• Fasten

• Castle

• Listen

What is a common feature of words with silent 'T'?

• They end with 'stle'

• They start with 't'

• They have 't' followed by 'a'

• They end with 't'