Free Silent Letters Worksheets in English

Silent letters are sneaky — they hide inside words like knight, thumb, and island, quietly waiting to confuse young readers and writers. But don’t worry — our silent letters worksheets are here to turn those tricky words into confident spelling victories!

What’s Inside the Silent Letters Worksheets Collection?

Silent letters are letters in a word that are written but not pronounced when you say the word. They appear in the spelling, but you don’t hear them in the spoken form.

Examples of silent letters:

  • k in knight, knee, knife
  • b in thumb, lamb, doubt
  • w in wrist, write, wreck
  • l in calm, walk, half
  • g in gnome, gnaw, sign
  • h in honest, hour, ghost

Learn more about words with silent letters in English.

Here’s the content you can find in these worksheets:

  • Fill in the Blanks – Practice spelling words like knife and gnome with missing silent letters.
  • Cut and Paste – Match silent letter words to pictures for a tactile learning experience.
  • Spot the Silent Letter – Find and highlight the silent letter in each word.
  • Word Tracing & Writing – Learn through repetition and memory.
  • Crossword Puzzles – Solve fun crossword puzzles.

Download Different Silent Letters Worksheets

Silent Letters Coloring Worksheets

Read and color the car if the word has a silent letter.

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Circle the Silent Letters Worksheets

Look at the picture and circle the word that is spelled correctly with a silent letter.

Circle the Sight Words WorksheetPin

Fill in the Blanks Silent Letters Worksheets

Look at the picture. Say the word. Then write the word with the correct spelling below.

Sight Words Vocabulary WorksheetPin

Silent Letter Word Tracing Worksheets

Trace each word carefully. Say the word out loud and try to spot the silent letter.

Trace the Silent Letters WorksheetPin

Cut and Paste Silent Letters Worksheets

Cut out the pictures at the bottom of the page. Then, match and paste each picture next to the word that contains a silent letter.

Silent Letters Cut and Paste WorksheetPin

Silent Letters Crossword Puzzle Worksheets

Complete the crossword puzzle by following the hints provided below. Use a dictionary or thesaurus to help you if needed.

Silent Letters Crossword Puzzle WorksheetPin

Answer:

  • Across: 1-echo, 2-knife, 3-write, 4-knead
  • Down: 2-knowledge, 5-scent, 6-listen, resign