Silent Letter Reading Passages Worksheets

About Our Silent Letter Reading Passages Worksheets

These worksheets focus on developing phonics skills by featuring silent letters-those unpronounced characters like the 'k' in knock or the 'b' in lamb that defy standard sound-letter patterns and often challenge young readers. The Silent Letter Reading Passages collection presents context-rich reading passages that highlight each silent-letter pattern, helping students decode and recognize words more confidently and fluently.

Each worksheet features a carefully designed reading passage, accompanied by a vibrant illustration to engage learners and provide context for comprehension. After reading, students deepen their understanding through multiple-choice comprehension questions that assess both their decoding of silent letters and overall understanding of the text. Additionally, each worksheet comes with a downloadable PDF and answer key-perfect for easy printing and quick feedback in classrooms or at home.

Mastering silent letters is vital for fluency, spelling, and comprehension. These worksheets strengthen word recognition by giving students repeated, meaningful exposure to silent-letter patterns. Over time, learners not only decode tricky words more effortlessly but also build the confidence to tackle increasingly complex texts.

Looking At Each Worksheet

Silent B Reading Passages
These passages include words like lamb or thumb where the 'b' is silent. Students practice decoding and understanding such tricky words by encountering them in context. Comprehension questions guide readers to recall meaning and usage of these words. The repetition of silent‑B patterns in meaningful sentences helps reinforce decoding skills. Connecting the silent‑letter words to engaging themes strengthens both recognition and memory. This worksheet offers focused practice on a common silent-letter challenge.

Silent C Reading Passages
This set features words such as muscle or scissors where the 'c' is silent. Learners read through passages rich in these words within a narrative. Comprehension tasks prompt students to interpret the meaning and usage of the words. Frequent repetition of silent‑C words helps learners internalize the pattern. Contextual integration allows students to read for meaning while decoding confidently. This worksheet supports both phonics and semantic development.

Silent D Reading Passages
Here, students encounter words like edge or handkerchief, which include a silent 'd.' The passages place silent‑D words in sentences that require comprehension and recall. Questions might ask about details or definitions connected to the story. Recognizing silent‑D becomes easier through repeated exposure in context. The combination of visual support and word practice reinforces fluency. This worksheet helps students confidently navigate silent‑D words.

Silent E Reading Passages
These texts feature words ending with silent 'e', like make or cake, that change vowel sounds. Students read passages that depend on understanding how the silent 'e' alters pronunciation. Comprehension questions may explore how word meaning changes with the silent‑e. The pattern becomes clearer through frequent examples in engaging prose. Visual cues help affirm understanding of the silent‑e function. This worksheet bridges phonetic patterns and meaning through reading.

Silent G Reading Passages
This set includes words like sign or gnome, where the 'g' is silent. Learners practice identifying these patterns in text and spelling. Comprehension checks guide understanding of the story and vocabulary use. Repeated silent‑G words help solidify the invisible pattern in read-aloud and silent reading. Engaging contexts make spotting and remembering the pattern easier. This worksheet builds both phonics recognition and reading accuracy.

Silent GH Reading Passages
Passages like these feature words such as light or night where 'gh' is silent. Students encounter these words multiple times in a contextual story. Comprehension tasks may ask about details involving those words. Seeing the silent‑GH pattern embedded in meaningful sentences reinforces decoding. Visual and textual cues work together to make the pattern memorable. This worksheet shines light on a commonly misunderstood silent-letter pattern.

Silent H Reading Passages
These stories include words like honor or hour, where the 'h' is silent. Students read passages with repeated exposure to these words. Comprehension questions support understanding of both vocabulary and context. The frequent use of silent‑H words makes the pattern easier to spot and remember. Illustrations reinforce meaning and support decoding. This worksheet helps students navigate silent‑H words confidently.

Silent K Reading Passages
This set features common words like knock or knife, where 'k' is silent. Learners read narrative passages that weave in silent‑K words naturally. Comprehension tasks encourage recalling what happened in the story. Recognizing silent‑K patterns becomes easier through repetitive, contextual practice. Visual support reinforces the understanding of how silent‑K words function. This worksheet supports reading fluency and phonics mastery.

Silent L Reading Passages
These passages use words like calm or yolk, where 'l' is silent. Students read themed stories where such words appear contextually. Comprehension questions guide deeper understanding of vocabulary and narrative. Repetition of silent-L patterns helps internalize the phonics rule. The engaging illustrations reinforce meaning and phonemic awareness. This worksheet offers valuable practice for an often-challenging silent-letter.

Silent N Reading Passages
Here, students encounter words like autumn or column, where 'n' is silent. Passages are structured to weave these into coherent stories. Comprehension checks ask about those words and their role in the context. The recurring silent-N words help solidify their recognition. Context plus imagery makes learning intuitive. This worksheet helps demystify a subtle silent-letter pattern.

Silent P Reading Passages
These stories include words like psychic or pneumonia, where 'p' is silent. Learners see silent-P words multiple times in context. Comprehension questions deepen understanding of both meaning and pronunciation. Repeated exposure helps solidify the silent-P pattern. Illustrations support both decoding and semantics. This worksheet makes a complex pattern accessible.

Silent S Reading Passages
This set features words like island, where 's' is silent. Students engage with passages that include silent-S words. Comprehension tasks link the word to meaning in context. Recognition of silent-S improves with repeated exposure. Visuals and stories reinforce memory. This worksheet clarifies a subtle phonics rule in a reader-friendly way.

Silent T Reading Passages
These passages include words like listen or often, where 't' is silent. Words appear in context-rich narratives. Comprehension questions help students connect the words to the story. Repetition enhances pattern recognition. Supporting visuals aid memory and meaning. This worksheet eases students into another tricky silent pattern.

Silent U Reading Passages
Words like guess or biscuit appear, where 'u' is silent. Students read passages high in silent-U vocabulary. Comprehension tasks reinforce meaning and clarify pronunciation. Repeated exposure helps learners internalize the silent-U rule. Illustrations reinforce both concept and context. This worksheet brings clarity to a nuanced silent-letter challenge.

Silent W Reading Passages
This set includes words like wrinkle or write, where 'w' is silent. Passages integrate these words into engaging contexts. Comprehension questions help students connect meaning and pattern. Repetition strengthens recognition of the silent-W pattern. Visual support boosts both phonics and comprehension. This worksheet helps students tackle a common silent-letter scenario.

Silent Letters in Double Consonants Reading Passages
These passages focus on words with silent letters in consonant pairs, like misspell or address. Students read through context-rich stories featuring such words. Comprehension tasks reinforce understanding of both pronunciation and meaning. The repetition helps readers decode more accurately. Illustrations provide visual context for tricky spelling patterns. This worksheet supports orthographic awareness and reading clarity.