Silent letters: kn, wr, mb, gn, lk, gh, bt
Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) · Level 12: Silent Letters · Lesson 1
Also known as: Silent letters
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Lesson questions (15)
- Which letter is silent in "knee"?
Answer: k - Which letter is silent in "knife"?
Answer: k - Which letter is silent in "write"?
Answer: w - Which letter is silent in "wrong"?
Answer: w - Which letter is silent in "lamb"?
Answer: b - Which letter is silent in "thumb"?
Answer: b - Which letter is silent in "gnome"?
Answer: g - Which letter is silent in "sign"?
Answer: g - Which letter is silent in "walk"?
Answer: l - Which letter is silent in "talk"?
Answer: l - Which letters are silent in "night"?
Answer: gh - Which letters are silent in "light"?
Answer: gh - Which letter is silent in "debt"?
Answer: b - Which word has a silent k?
Answer: knife - Which word has a silent w?
Answer: write
About this lesson
“Silent letters: kn, wr, mb, gn, lk, gh, bt” is from Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) (Level 12: Silent Letters) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Which letter is silent in "knee"?” and “Which letter is silent in "knife"?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: k · w · b · g · l · gh · knife · write
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
Questions about this lesson
What is a silent letter?
A letter we write but do not pronounce, such as the k in knee.
What are the silent letter patterns?
kn as in knife, wr as in write, and mb as in lamb.
What is a common mistake?
A common mistake is pronouncing the silent letter; the correct way is not to say it. Example: knee begins with the sound n, not k, and the b in lamb is not pronounced.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Matching pairs, Match Up, Find the match and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.