65. Silent Letters

New Concept Words and Sentences: Anglo-Saxon – gh, gn, kn, mb, mn,wr

1. We were quite amazed at all the new and wonderful designs from up and coming Halifax designers.
2. I became numb with fear when I saw the eight tentacles come out of the sea cave.
3. The funeral was a solemn occasion and many people cried as the eight pallbearers carried the casket out of the church.
4. Ghee is clarified butter that is often used in East Indian cooking.
5. Justin has a knack for being able to stuff his knapsack with everything in perfect order.
6. I wracked my brain forever trying to remember where I’d hid my money.
7. The injury has caused my sciatic nerve to act up on occasion.

New Concept Words and Sentence: Greek Influence – ps, pn

1. Psoriasis is a skin condition that leaves red, blotchy patches that are covered with white scales on your body.

New Concept Words and Sentences: French Influence – gue, que

1. The statues perched on the top of the columns were really grotesque.
2. Is it only me, or have you noticed that Janice has a certain mystique about her?

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Silent Letters – Anglo-Saxon Layer

gh – ghost – /g/

kn – knee – /n/

wr – wrench – /r/

gn – sign – /n/

mb – thumb – /m/

mn – hymn – /m/