Spelling Rules for 'oy' and 'oi'

The video tutorial explains the 'oy' and 'oi' vowel sounds, highlighting that both make the same sound but are used differently in words. 'Oy' is typically used at the end of words, while 'oi' is used in the middle. Examples like 'coin' and 'toy' are provided to illustrate these rules. Additionally, the video discusses how the spelling remains consistent in plural forms, such as 'toys'. Viewers are encouraged to practice these concepts on RocketSpelling.com.

Which of the following words contains the 'oy' sound?

• Cat

• Boy

• Sun

• Tree

Why are 'boy' and 'oil' spelled differently even though they have the same sound?

• They follow different spelling rules.

• They are pronounced differently.

• They have different meanings.

• They are from different languages.

What is the usual spelling for the 'oy' sound at the end of a word?

• oy

• oe

• ou

• oi

How would you spell the word 'coin'?

• Coyin

• Coin

• Cion

• Cyon

In the word 'coin', where is the 'oi' sound located?

• It doesn't have 'oi'

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

How would you spell the word 'toy'?

• Tey

• Tay

• Toy

• Toi

Where is the 'oy' sound located in the word 'toy'?

• It doesn't have 'oy'

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

What happens to the spelling of 'toy' when it becomes 'toys'?

• The 'oy' changes to 'oi'.

• The 'oy' remains the same.

• The 'o' is doubled.

• The 'y' is dropped.

In the word 'toys', where is the 'oy' sound located?

• At the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

• It doesn't have 'oy'

Which of the following words would use 'oi' in the middle?

• Boy

• Toy

• Soy

• Boil