Silent Letters in English Words

Hef and Ki become ghostbusters to find silent letters in words. They explore the concept of ghost letters, focusing on silent K, W, and G in words like knob, knight, wrap, wrong, and sign. The video highlights patterns where these letters are silent, helping learners identify and understand silent letters in English.

What are ghost letters?

• Letters that are always silent

• Letters that change sound

• Letters that are pronounced but not visible

• Letters that are visible but not pronounced

Which letter is silent in the word 'knob'?

• K

• N

• O

• B

In which of the following words is the 'K' silent?

• Kangaroo

• Knot

• Kettle

• Kite

What is the pattern observed with the silent 'K'?

• It is silent when it comes after 'n'

• It is silent when it comes before 'n'

• It is silent when it comes before 't'

• It is silent when it comes after 't'

Which letter is silent in the word 'write'?

• T

• W

• I

• R

In which of the following words is the 'W' silent?

• Wagon

• Wrap

• Water

• Wasp

What is the pattern observed with the silent 'W'?

• It is silent when it comes after 'r'

• It is silent when it comes before 'r'

• It is silent when it comes after 't'

• It is silent when it comes before 't'

Which letter is silent in the word 'sign'?

• S

• I

• N

• G

In which of the following words is the 'G' silent?

• Giraffe

• Grapes

• Gnome

• Guitar

What is the pattern observed with the silent 'G'?

• It is silent when it comes before 'n'

• It is silent when it comes after 'n'

• It is silent when it comes after 't'

• It is silent when it comes before 't'