Silent Letters
English Language: KS3, topic 1.1.7
Spelling Rules - Silent Letters
Silent letters are letters in words that we don't hear when we say them. Here are some examples of words with silent letters that you should be able to spell:
Psalm
- The 'p' is silent in psalm.
- A psalm is a sacred hymn or song.
Knight
- The 'k' is silent in knight.
Solemn
- The 'n' is silent in solemn.
Column
- The 'n' is silent in column.
Test yourself on Silent Letters
What are silent letters?
What is the silent letter in 'psalm'?
What is the silent letter in 'knight'?
What is the silent letter in 'solemn'?