Understanding Silent 'U' in English

What was Ronnie's favorite character in the arcade game?

• Storm

• Cyclops

• Wolverine

• Rogue

What is the rule for the silent 'u' in English?

• It is silent when it follows 's'.

• It is silent when it is at the beginning of a word.

• It is silent when it is at the end of a word.

• It is silent when it follows 'g' and precedes a vowel.

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

• Guard

• Guitar

• Gum

• Gusto

What does the word 'rogue' mean?

• A person who doesn't conform to a group

• A type of music

• A type of dance

• A type of animal

What is the opposite of 'guilty'?

• Blameworthy

• Culpable

• Responsible

• Innocent

Which word is often misspelled due to the silent 'u'?

• Lunge

• Lodge

• Ledge

• League

What is a 'catalogue' used for?

• A musical instrument

• A collection of songs

• A list of items for shopping

• A type of book

Which word is pronounced with a silent 'u'?

• Tangle

• Tinge

• Tango

• Tongue

What does the word 'ought' mean?

• A suggestion or advice

• A type of food

• A type of dance

• A musical note

Which of the following words is borrowed from French and has a silent 'u'?

• Fatigue

• Fate

• Fate

• Fate