Silent Letters Quiz
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About Silent Letters Quiz
Identify which letter is silent in each word! This free word games activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.
Word games are useful for vocabulary, reading confidence, and language-focused problem-solving at a comfortable pace. This quiz includes 15 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.
About Silent Letters Quiz
Silent Letters Quiz is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. Identify which letter is silent in each word! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which letter is silent in the word 'knight'?
Answer: K
The 'k' is silent in 'knight.' In Old English, the 'k' was actually pronounced (kuh-nicht), but over centuries the pronunciation changed while the spelling remained.
2. Which letter is silent in the word 'comb'?
Answer: B
The 'b' is silent in 'comb.' The final 'b' after 'm' became silent in English by the late 1300s, but the spelling was kept. Other examples include 'lamb' and 'thumb.'
3. Which letter is silent in the word 'write'?
Answer: W
The 'w' is silent in 'write.' In Old English, the 'w' was pronounced, but it became silent before 'r' during the 15th-17th centuries. Other examples include 'wrong,' 'wrist,' and 'wreck.'
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Silent Letters Quiz?
Silent Letters Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Silent Letters Quiz free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Silent Letters Quiz — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Silent Letters Quiz take?
Most players finish Silent Letters Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Silent Letters Quiz?
If you enjoyed this word games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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