Silent Letters Worksheet — kn, wr, gh, mb (Free PDF)

The four most common silent-letter patterns — kn, wr, gh and mb — one page each, for readers who have met knee and write and want to know why.

What’s inside

• An instructions page.
• Silent K (kn-): kn-ee, kn-ow, kn-ife, kn-ock, kn-ot, knight. Silent W (wr-): wr-ite, wr-ong, wr-ist, wr-ap, wr-eck, wrench.
• Silent GH and Silent B (-mb) pages.

Every word in this PDF (18)

Handy for checking the list fits your child before printing, or for making your own games.

knee, knock, know, knot, knife, wrap, wrong, wreck, wrist, night, light, laugh, thumb, lamb, climb, crumb, comb, limb

How to use it

1. Read the rule at the top of the page ("K is silent before n at the start of a word").
2. Blend and write each word, crossing out the silent letter in pencil.
3. Say the word without the silent letter to hear how it's really pronounced.
4. Keep this for after the 44 core sounds; silent letters are not beginner material.

Who it’s for

Ages 6–8.

Where it fits: Stage 5 — Vowel Teams & Tricky Words

Goes well with

• Silent Letters List: kn, wr, gh, mb — Why English Keeps Them