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WorksheetsMichael McIntyre: Happy Silent Letter Day!
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 33mins
Match the words with their images:
gnome
sword
salmon
sandwich
buffet
Which letter is silent in 'salmon'?
s
m
l
I cut the wrapping paper with (a) .
Which letter is silent in 'gnome'?
g
m
n
wrinkle
wrist
wrap
wrestle
Which letter is silent in 'Wednesday'?
d
n
s
Which letter is silent in 'buffet'?
f
t
e
This one-day tour package includes bus transfer, museum tickets, picnic lunch and (a) dinner.
wrinkle
wrist
wrap
wrestle
wrinkle
wrist
wrap
wrestle
Choose two silent letters in 'wrestle':
t
r
w
l
s
wrinkle
wrist
wrap
wrestle
Find the words with a silent 'w':
wrinkle
wrist
wrap
The meaning of the phrase:
'Alright, let's wrap it up. Are there any questions?'
The speaker is initiating a discussion.
The speaker is concluding a meeting.
The speaker is introducing a new agenda.
Salmon return to the (a) , where they were (b) , to lay eggs and have their young.
To (c) there from the ocean, they must swim (d) , against the current!
Which letter is silent in 'cupboard'?
d
b
p
c
Which letter is silent in 'sword'?
s
w
d
kneeting
knotting
knitting
Match the words with their silent letters:
w
sword
l
salmon
d
sandwich
t
buffet
g
gnome
Happy Silent (a) Day! I got you a (b) . I kept it hidden in the (c) for months. I wrapped it (d) . I cut the wrapping paper (e) scissors. Do you like it?
Identify the words with a silent 'k':
knife
kite
knee
kind
knob
Match the words with their images:
knee
knit
knock
knot
knuckles
Which letter is silent in 'sandwich'?
s
w
d
hare
heir
hair
hier
Sarah is the (a) to her grandmother's antique collection.
Identify the words with a silent 'g':
gnome
giraffe
gauge
foreign
gnat
The foreign diplomat (a) the important document.
What does Michael McIntyre say about the letter 'K' in words like 'knife' or 'knuckles'?
It is the most common letter.
It is unnecessary.
It is always pronounced.
The tough firefighter (a) after rescuing people.
What special celebration does the author propose?
Silent Letter Day
Silent Word Day
Letter Appreciation Day
What is the suggested day for Silent Letter Day?
Monday
Friday
Wednesday
Which food will be served on Silent Letter Day?
chicken
salmon
pasta
What will be the symbol of Silent Letter Day?
Which letter is silent in 'ballet'?
b
l
t
What does the comedian say about the word 'hour'?
It is a common word.
Nobody has ever pronounced it with an 'H'.
It is difficult to spell
What is the tone of the show?
technical
serious
humorous
What letter is silent in the word 'February'?
r
b
f
Weight is the measurement of how ___ something is.
Height is the measurement of how ___ something is from the base to the top.
long
heavy
tall
Length is the measurement of how ___ something is from one end to the other.
What is the only cutlery allowed on Silent Letter Day?
chopsticks
knife
fork
Our neighbors bought the property (a) an agent.
Usually a house is inherited ___, so you and your brother own it 50/50.
Choose the sentence where 'echo' is used correctly:
He decided to echo the door to get in.
The echo of her voice was heard in the mountains.
They echo the cake for the party.
What is the silent letter in the word 'island'?
s
i
l
Which letter is silent in 'bouquet'?
t
e
b
a 'monarch' is:
a military leader
a ruler, such as a king or queen
a type of flower
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'inherit'?
He will inherit the family business after his father retires.
He inherited a new car for his birthday.
They inherit the garden with flowers.
