Question

In English, some letters are not pronounced in certain words. For example, in words like ‘knife’, ‘knowledge’, and ‘know’, the first letter ‘k’ is not pronounced. Let us look at a few more such examples.

• In the words given below the letter ‘n’ is silent when it appears with ‘m’ at the end of the word.
  hymn, column, autumn, solemn
  Now, say these words aloud.
• In the words given below the letter ‘b’ is silent when it appears with ‘m’.
  womb, tomb, bomb, climb, comb
  Now, say these words aloud.

Answer 1

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