Word Mouse says 'Here are some more word lists All the words have silent letters. A silent letter is a letter that you don't say when you read the word'.
Here is a way to help you learn.
- Read the word.
- Copy the word onto a piece of paper.
- Learn the word
(look at the shape of the word and the letters in the word)
- Cover the word and try to write it again.
- Ask someone to check the word you have written to make sure it is correct.
Word List 1 - starting with 'gn_' (the silent letter is 'g' so the words sound as if they start with 'n').
gnarled |
gnash |
gnat |
gnaw |
gnome |
Word List 2 - starting with 'kn_' (the silent letter is 'k' so the words sound as if they start with 'n').
knack |
knave |
kneel |
knew |
knick-knack |
knife |
knight |
knit |
knock |
knot |
know |
knuckle |
Word List 3 - starting with 'wr_' (the silent letter is 'w' so the words sound as if they start with 'r').
wrangle |
wrap |
wreath |
wreck |
wrench |
wriggle |
wring |
wrinkle |
wrist |
write |
wrong |
wrought-iron |
These four words have silent letters. Can you read them? Look up any words you don't understand in a dictionary.