Why do we have silent letters in the English language?
Can anyone please clarify my uncertainty here?
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walabby · 61-69, M
Because English is a pfunny language to learn.. :)
Priyeta100 · 22-25, F
Do you have any specific reason?
walabby · 61-69, M
No. i'm totally random ATM...
Priyeta100 · 22-25, F
@walabby: Ok. so you don't know the reason why it is so?
walabby · 61-69, M
@Priyeta100: Sorry but no. The English language is a mix of different languages and I suppose each one had some bearing on how words were spelt...
Priyeta100 · 22-25, F