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More silent letters

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Recognise more words with silent letters.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

island
A piece of land with water all around it.
comb
A tool for making your hair tidy.
honest
Telling the truth.

Answer key

  1. The island is in the middle of the lake.The s in “island” is silent.
  2. I need to buy a new comb.The b in “comb” is silent.
  3. Can you whistle a tune?The t in “whistle” is silent.
  4. She was honest about the mistake.The h in “honest” is silent.
  5. The guard stood outside the castle.The u in “guard” and the t in “castle” are silent.