Practice identifying silent letters in common words and using those words in simple reading and writing tasks.
Read each problem carefully. Look for the letter that you do not hear when the word is spoken. Write your answers in complete sentences when needed.
Recognizing and using words with silent letters
Language Arts - Grade 2-3
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In the word knee, which letter is silent?
- 2
In the word lamb, which letter is silent?
- 3
In the word write, which letter is silent?
- 4
In the word sign, which letter is silent?
- 5
Circle the word with a silent letter: sun, knife, hop.
- 6
Circle the word with a silent letter: clap, thumb, red.
- 7
Write the silent letter in the word comb.
- 8
Write the silent letter in the word ghost.
- 9
Use the word knee in a sentence.
- 10
Use the word write in a sentence.
- 11
Choose the correct spelling: nife or knife.
- 12
Choose the correct spelling: lam or lamb.