Oi and Oy!

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What sound does 'Oi' make?

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The sound 'Oi' is a diphthong that combines the sounds of 'O' and 'I', as in 'coin'.

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What sound does 'Oy' make?

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The sound 'Oy' is a diphthong that combines the sounds of 'O' and 'Y', as in 'boy'.

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Give an example of a word that uses 'Oi'.

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An example of a word that uses 'Oi' is 'boil'.

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Give an example of a word that uses 'Oy'.

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An example of a word that uses 'Oy' is 'toy'.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

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What is the difference between 'Oi' and 'Oy'?

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'Oi' is typically used in words like 'coin', while 'Oy' is used in words like 'boy'.

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What does the word 'destroy' mean?

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To destroy means to damage something so badly that it cannot be repaired.

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What does the word 'enjoy' mean?

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To enjoy means to take pleasure in something.

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What does the word 'royal' mean?

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Royal means relating to a king or queen.

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What does the word 'point' refer to in a pencil?

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The point of a pencil is the sharpened end that makes marks on paper.