Understanding Silent Letters in English

Which of the following words contains a silent 'k' due to its Viking origin?

• Guide

• Climb

• Knot

• Ghost

What is the pattern for the silent 'b' in English words?

• It comes before 'n'

• It comes after 'm'

• It comes after 'h'

• It comes before 'g'

Which word contains a silent 'u' that often follows a 'g'?

• Guide

• Honest

• Climb

• Hour

Which language influenced the addition of silent 'h' in English words?

• Viking

• Roman

• French

• Dutch

What is a common feature of words like 'ghost' and 'honest'?

• They have a silent 'u'

• They have a silent 'b'

• They have a silent 'k'

• They have a silent 'h'