Question

Compare the words knit and gnome. how are they alike? how are they different?

Answer 1

They're similar because they sound the same, they're pronounce with an 'n'. They're different because they are spelled differently

Answer 2

Similarity:

Knit- The first alphabet is not utilized in shaping the sound of the word when spelled. “K” is silent.

Gnome

- The same is the case here, “G” is silent.

In the writing scheme of English language, a silent letter is a particular alphabet which does not produce any sound when the word is spelled. This kind of alphabet rather changes the pronunciation of another syllable.

Difference:

Knit-

• This word is a verb.
• Meaning: Unite or form a loop.

Gnome-

• This is noun.
• Definition: dwarfish creature or ugly person.