WONDER #1826: Why Are There Silent Letters?
Question 1 of 3
According to some estimates, what percentage of English words has silent letters?
- 25%
- 80%
- 100%
- 60%
Question 2 of 3
About how many sounds are there in the English language?
- 26
- 10
- 45
- 124
Question 3 of 3
Which of the following words does NOT have any silent letters?
- knife
- knowledge
- gnaw
- pen
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