What is the purpose of silent letters in English?

Silent Letters in English Words

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English
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6th - 7th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To make words longer
To confuse learners
To simplify spelling
To preserve historical pronunciation
2.
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Which word contains a silent 'a'?
Head
All of the above
Bread
Thread
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which word is the 'b' silent?
Climb
All of the above
Doubt
Bomb
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a silent 'c'?
Muscle
Science
Scissors
All of the above
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word contains a silent 'd'?
All of the above
Wednesday
Bridge
Badge
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word has a silent 'e'?
Age
Breathe
Vegetable
All of the above
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word contains a silent 'g'?
All of the above
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