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Year 1 - The Sound oi

The oi sound is a fun one to spot in words. Try this quiz to practise hearing oi and choosing the right letters when you spell.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can hear oi in soil.

In KS1 English Spelling (Year 1), children learn spellings for different sounds. This quiz helps pupils recognise the oi sound in words and practise spelling them correctly.

Key Terms

Digraph: Two letters that make one sound, like oi.
Vowel sound: A sound made using a, e, i, o, u, or a vowel digraph.
Segment: To break a word into sounds so you can spell it.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the oi sound in Year 1 phonics?

In Year 1 phonics, oi is a vowel digraph where two letters make one sound. Children learn to hear the oi sound in words and choose the correct spelling.

What are some oi words for Year 1?

Some oi words for Year 1 include “coin”, “join”, “boil”, and “point”. Saying the words aloud helps children notice the oi sound in the middle of the word.

How can I help my child spell oi words?

Help your child say the word slowly, then tap the sounds they can hear. Next, remind them that oi can be written with two letters, and practise with short, simple word lists.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Spell the missing word: Don't have chocolate or you'll ____ your dinner.

spoil

sqoil

spoile

spiol

That's why we normally have sweet things for dessert, especially as the flavours are so strong.

2 .

Spell the missing word: First put some ____ in the frying pan.

oil

oile

oyal

oiyal

We often fry things in oil as it stops food from sticking to the pan and adds flavour.

3 .

Spell the missing words: These ____ would like to ____ you.

bois and join

bois and joyn

boys and join

boys and joyn

If the 'oi' sound is at the end of the word it will usually be 'oy' but with the word 'join' there is an 'n' sound and that is why it's 'oi'.

4 .

Spell the missing word: He was not happy about the ____ his new neighbours made.

nois

noise

noyse

noisse

The number one reason why people suffer from loss of hearing is because they have listened to very loud sounds and it has damaged their ears.

5 .

Spell the missing word: Every flower needs ____ to grow.

soil

soyl

soiyal

soiyl

Flowers also need sunshine and water.

6 .

Spell the missing word: I collect ____.

coyns

coines

coins

koins

In 2012, special sets of 50p coins were made and it's believed that over 70% have been kept as souvenirs.

7 .

Spell the missing word: Please ____ me on my trip to Paris.

joyn

join

joine

goin

Paris is the capital of France.

8 .

Spell the missing word: Please don't ____; it's rude.

qoint

point

poynt

pointe

It is rude to point unless someone is asking you for directions!

9 .

Spell the missing word: You need to ____ the potatoes.

boile

boyl

boyle

boil

You can eat potatoes straight after they have been boiled or you can mash or roast them.

10 .

Spell the missing word: This doll was her favourite ____.

toy

toi

toiy

toie

I was trying to trick you here - we rarely end a word with 'oi', so if the 'oi' sound is at the end of a word it will probably be spelt with 'oy'. The 'oi' sound will usually either begin a word or be in the middle of it. Ok, now onto 'oi'...

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)