Spelling Word List: Longer oi and oy words (JESS)

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Study the Word List: Longer oi and oy words (JESS)

In longer words, use oi in the middle of a syllable. Use oy at the end of a word or the end of a syllable.

	avoid	We try to avoid walking through the park when it's dark.
	moisture	Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.
	ointment	He needs ointment on his cut knee.
	poison	The label on the bottle says it is poison.
	poisonous	Not all snake bites are poisonous.
	rejoice	I will rejoice when the job is finally done.
	toilet	The toilet was occupied. *
	turquoise	Kelly loves the colour turquoise.
	turmoil	The long war caused great turmoil.
	annoy	Why do you have to annoy me?
	employ	I'm hoping they will employ me as a chef.
	enjoy	Did you enjoy the party?
	destroy	He was trying to destroy the wasp nest.
	loyal	David has been a loyal friend for many years.
	royal	The royal family live in a palace. *
	soya	I am allergic to soya products.
	voyage	Mary went on a voyage around the world. *
	oyster	Don't eat an oyster unless it is fresh.

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avoid

moisture

ointment

poison

poisonous

rejoice

toilet

turquoise

turmoil

annoy

employ

enjoy

destroy

loyal

royal

soya

voyage

oyster

Spelling Games: Longer oi and oy words (JESS)

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