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In longer words, use oi in the middle of a syllable. Use oy at the end of a word or the end of a syllable.
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appoint |
We need to appoint someone for this job.
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avoid |
We try to avoid walking through the park when it's dark.
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moisture |
Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.
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ointment |
He needs ointment on his cut knee.
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poison |
The label on the bottle says it is poison.
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poisonous |
Not all snake bites are poisonous.
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rejoice |
I will rejoice when the job is finally done.
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tabloid |
I detest tabloid newspapers.
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toilet |
The toilet was occupied.
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turquoise |
Kelly loves the colour turquoise.
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turmoil |
The long war caused great turmoil.
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annoy |
My brother always tries to annoy me.
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employ |
I'm hoping they will employ me as a chef.
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enjoy |
Did you enjoy the party?
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destroy |
He was trying to destroy the wasp nest.
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loyal |
David has been a loyal friend for many years.
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royal |
The royal family live in a palace.
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soya |
I am allergic to soya products.
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voyage |
Mary went on a voyage around the world.
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oyster |
Don't eat an oyster unless it is fresh.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 16. Spelling choices for /oi/ sound: oi, oy
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Spelling games using the word list: Longer oi and oy words
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Egg Hunt
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The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
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Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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