Silent Letters and Word Meanings

Silent Letters and Word Meanings

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

1st - 2nd Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial introduces words containing the letters 'IGH' and explains that the 'GH' is silent, making the sound of a long 'I'. The tutorial provides examples of words like 'sigh', 'tight', 'sight', 'right', 'flight', and 'night', demonstrating their pronunciation and usage in sentences. The video encourages learners to practice reading these words and sentences, emphasizing the silent nature of 'GH'. It concludes with motivational words for learners to try reading on their own.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sound does the combination 'igh' make?

A short 'i' sound

A long 'i' sound

A 'gh' sound

A 'g' sound

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the word 'sigh', which part is silent?

The 's'

The 'i'

The 'gh'

The entire word

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'sigh' mean?

To run

To jump

To breathe out

To laugh

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the word 'tight', what is the role of 'gh'?

It adds a syllable

It changes the meaning

It is silent

It is pronounced

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word 'tight' describe?

A broken fit

A comfortable fit

A loose fit

A snug fit

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sense is associated with the word 'sight'?

Taste

Vision

Touch

Hearing

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the word 'right', what is silent?

The 't'

The 'gh'

The 'i'

The 'r'

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