Words With Silent Letters
1 / 15Which letter is silent in the word 'knight'?
About Words With Silent Letters
English is notorious for its silent letters. Can you identify which letters are hiding in plain sight in these common words? 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 Words With Silent Letters
English is notorious for its silent letters. Can you identify which letters are hiding in plain sight in these common words? Words With Silent Letters packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which letter is silent in the word 'knight'?
Answer: Both 'k' and 'g'
2. In the word 'pneumonia', which letter is silent?
Answer: The 'p'
3. Which letter is silent in 'island'?
Answer: The 's'
4. The word 'honest' has a silent letter. Which one?
Answer: The 'h'
5. Which letter is silent in the word 'scissors'?
Answer: The 'c'
Frequently asked questions
Can I print Words With Silent Letters?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Words With Silent Letters fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Words With Silent Letters?
Words With Silent Letters 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 Words With Silent Letters free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Words With Silent Letters — 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.
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