These worksheets are for children in grades 1 and 2. They help them become more confident about an often funny, but sometimes annoying, aspect of English. English is well-known for its odd spelling and pronouncing of words. It is common to see a letter in a word but not make its presence felt in its pronouncing. Look at the letter b in thumb, the d in handsome, or k in know. Chances are youre already maddened at these words for letting certain letters just remain silent. Take a look at our silent letter pdf worksheets to make the most of them.