What is a silent letter?

A silent letter is written in a word but not spoken, like the k in knot. The sheet includes debt, island, castle, honest and plumber.

Do students write their own sentences?

Yes. On Silent Letters Practice, students write 4 sentences, each with a different word from Part A.

6th Grade Multisyllabic Words and Silent Letters Worksheets

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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Some longer words use Greek spellings or letters that are written but not spoken. This page holds 2 worksheets for 6th grade, each with an answer key. Spelling Words With Greek Roots finishes 14 words like rhythm and orchestra, and Silent Letters Practice circles the silent consonant in 16 words like solemn and receipt. Both sheets carry L.6.2.B.

6th Grade Reading Spelling Multisyllabic words and silent letters Clear All

Silent Letters in 6th Grade Words

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TopicSpelling

Spelling Words With Greek Roots

Grade6th Grade

TopicSpelling

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Spelling Words With Greek Roots covers ph for /f/ as in graph, ch for /k/ as in school, rh for /r/ as in rhyme and psych as in psychology.

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