
Choose between the letters oi and oy when spelling the /oi/ sound.
If the /oi/ sound falls in the middle of a word, use the letters oi to spell it.
If the /oi/ sound falls at the end of a word, use the letters oy to spell it.
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boil |
Will you boil the kettle for tea?
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foil |
They wrapped the sandwiches in foil.
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soil |
This garden soil is good quality.
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spoil |
Please don't spoil the game by cheating.
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toil |
He began to toil up the hill.
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coin |
The coin featured the monarch's profile.
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join |
The musician had to audition to join the band.
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loin |
Loin of lamb is a very tender meat.
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joint |
Your elbow is a hinge joint.
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void |
The contract was deemed void.
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hoist |
He used a hoist to lift the weight.
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joist |
You need a new joist fitted above that door.
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moist |
This chocolate cake is very moist.
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choice |
There is a good choice of food in the canteen.
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voice |
His voice was very faint.
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noise |
Did you hear that strange noise?
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boy |
The boy ate some cake.
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joy |
The baby has brought them great joy.
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toy |
She loved her toy train.
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