Let me work through this step by step.
The task asks to circle the correct diphthong for each picture. Let me identify each picture and match it with the correct diphthong sound.
1.
Boy (picture of a boy's face) - The word is "boy" which has the "oi" or "oy" sound. Both "oi" and "oy" are listed as options. The word "boy" uses "oy" but the diphthong sound is /ɔɪ/ which can be spelled either way. Looking at the options: oi and oy. For the word "boy," the spelling is b-o-y, so "oy" would be the answer. But wait, let me think about what the worksheet is asking. It's asking about the diphthong SOUND in the picture name.
Actually, I need to reconsider. The diphthong /ɔɪ/ appears in both "oi" and "oy" spellings. Since the picture shows a boy and the word is "boy," the correct choice is "oy."
2.
Ketchup bottle - This represents "sauce," which contains the "au" diphthong sound. Between "au" and "aw," the word "sauce" uses "au," so that's the answer.
3.
Cloud - The word "cloud" has the "ou" diphthong, not "ow," so "ou" is correct.
4.
Cow - The word "cow" uses the "ow" diphthong, making "ow" the right choice over "ou."
5.
Crown - Now I'm looking at the crown image to determine its diphthong.
For the crown, the word itself contains "ow," so that's the answer. Moving on to the screwdriver, which has the "ew" diphthong in "screw," making "ew" correct. The coin picture represents a word with the "oi" diphthong sound, even though it's spelled with "oi" rather than "oy." Finally, the book represents "book," which has the "oo" diphthong, so "oo" is the right choice over "ew."
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of diphthong worksheet.
