Spelling Diphthongs oi and oy

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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 sound does 'oi' make in words?

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The 'oi' diphthong makes the sound like in 'coin'.

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What sound does 'oy' make in words?

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The 'oy' diphthong makes the sound like in 'boy'.

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Give an example of a word with 'oi'.

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An example is 'boil'.

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Give an example of a word with 'oy'.

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An example is 'toy'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a point in space?

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The correct spelling is 'point'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a round piece of money?

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The correct spelling is 'coin'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a person who rides horses and works on a ranch?

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The correct spelling is 'cowboy'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to take pleasure in something?

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The correct spelling is 'enjoy'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to heat a liquid until it bubbles?

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The correct spelling is 'boil'.