Wonders Spelling 2.3 Dictation: Words with Silent Letters

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What is a silent letter?

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A silent letter is a letter in a word that is not pronounced.

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Give an example of a word with a silent 'w'.

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wreath

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What is the silent letter in the word 'knock'?

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The silent letter is 'k'.

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What is the silent letter in the word 'knife'?

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The silent letter is 'k'.

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What is the silent letter in the word 'field'?

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There is no silent letter in 'field'.

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Give an example of a word with a silent 'k'.

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knight

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What is the purpose of silent letters in English?

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Silent letters can help indicate the pronunciation and meaning of words.

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How do you pronounce the word 'wreath'?

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It is pronounced as 'reet'.

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What is the silent letter in the word 'island'?

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The silent letter is 's'.

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Give an example of a word with a silent 'b'.

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