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ENGLISH SOUNDS

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  • Name two insects that buzz.
    e.g. a wasp, a bee
  • Can you name two things that drip?
    e.g. a tap, ice cream
  • What noise does a balloon make when it bursts?
    a bang
  • What noise do people sometimes make when they have a cold, but they don't have a tissue?
    they sniff
  • Why might you start stammering?
    e.g. you're nervous or frightened
  • What loud and disturbing sound do some people make when they sleep?
    They snore.
  • Give two situations when a driver might hoot.
    e.g. when the driver in front is slow to move at a traffic light, when another driver has done something dangerous
  • If someone is mumbling, what might you say to them?
    Can you speak more clearly, please?
  • Give two situations when people whistle.
    e.g. a referree during a match, when they want to attract others' attention.
  • What sound do horses make in English?
    neigh-neigh
  • Can you name two parts of the body we use to tap with?
    e.g. fingers, foot
  • What sound do pigs make in English?
    oink-oink
  • What sound would you hear if someone jumped into a swimming pool?
    a splash
  • Can you name 2 animals that hiss?
    e.g. a snake, a cat
  • How do people often close the door when they're angry?
    They slam it.
  • What noise does a doore make when it needs oil?
    It creaks
  • What noise does a time bomb make?
    It ticks.
  • What do people sometimes hum?
    e.g. a tune, a melody
  • What noise do lions and tigers make?
    they roar
  • What noise do you often hear if somebody who is driving brakes suddenly?
    a screech
  • What sound might you make if you were feeling very dissapointed or sad?
    a sigh
  • Can you name two situations when people giggle?
    e.g. when they think something is funny, when they are nervous
  • Give two reasons why someone whispers.
    e.g. telling the secret, not wanting to disturb other people in a cinema etc.
  • What unpleasant noise do some people make when they eat soup?
    They slurp.
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