Oi or Oy

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What is the difference between 'Oi' and 'Oy' in English phonetics?

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'Oi' is a diphthong that typically represents a sound like in 'boil', while 'Oy' is often used in words like 'boy'.

Front

Provide an example of a word that contains the 'Oi' sound.

Back

Boil.

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Provide an example of a word that contains the 'Oy' sound.

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Boy.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'foil' in the context of cooking?

Back

Foil refers to a thin sheet of metal used to cover food, often to retain heat.

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What does the verb 'destroy' mean?

Back

To cause something to be severely damaged or ruined.

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What is the meaning of the word 'noise'?

Back

Sound, especially when it is loud or unpleasant.

Front

What is a common use of aluminum foil in cooking?

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To cover dishes to keep them warm or to prevent them from burning.

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What is the function of a pan in cooking?

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A pan is used to hold food while it is being cooked, providing a surface for heating.

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What is the significance of the word 'point' in a sentence?

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'Point' can refer to a specific location, a detail in an argument, or the act of indicating something.

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How can the word 'destroy' be used in a sentence?

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The storm destroyed the old tree in our backyard.