GRAMMAR CRIMES DIVISION

The silent “k” in “knife” is there to judge you quietly.

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The silent 'k' in 'knife' comes from Old English, when the k was pronounced. Pronunciation changed but spelling stayed, so the letter is a historical leftover.

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