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C2 Vocabulary for describing sounds and voices

Here are two different quizzes that will enable you to brush up on vocabulary that you can use when describing voices and noices (very important when writing a narrative, for instance).

If you hiss at somebody, you’ve said something to them in a low and angry way. If you chirrup, you’re probably in a good mood. In these quizzes you’ll find differerent descriptions for noise and voice quality.

In the first activity, all you have to do is select the best description for this type of voice quality.

The second activity is a little more fun (if you’re in the mood), but you’ll also need a little more time. Read the sentences focusing on the words in bold then select one of the options available according to how the noise/voice was described.

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Vocabulary for describing voices

Read the descriptions and choose the best option.

A husky voice ...

A well-spoken voice ...

A hoarse voice ...

A soft voice ...

 

A nasal voice ...

A sharp voice or remark...

 

A shill voice ...

 

A sonorous voice ...

A gruff voice ...

 

A breathy voice ...

 

 

A creaky voice ...(My apologies to Mrs Thatcher!)

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C2 Vocabulary quiz Voices and noises

In this activity you have sentences that describe noises and voice quality.

The description is in bold. According to this description you should select an option that fits this description from the options.

Enjoy!

16. Sarah could hear a light high ringing sound of glass breaking in the living
room. Sarah could hear a _______ of glass breaking in the living room.

8.There’s been a lot of noise and excitement over his new film. There's a __________ over this film.

5. The PE teacher’s unpleasantly high and loud voice rang out across the school
fields. The PE teacher's _______ voice rang out across the school fields.

20. 'I've got a sore throat' He said in a low, creaky voice. 'I've got a sore throat' He ________

3. He could only answer in a very high-pitched voice as he felt he was hardly able to breathe. He could only answer in a __________ voice.

11. The dog gave a sudden short cry of pain and surprise. The dog__________.

1.She hit the door many times with her fists making a loud noise. She ___________ the door.

13. The football supporters grew more and more noisy and rough as the evening went on. They grew more and more __________ as the evening went on.

19. Stop complaining in that annoying, sort of crying voice!  Stop __________!

10. I couldn't get a wink of sleep. My stomache made long, deep and continuous sounds all night. My stomache ________ all night.

18. 'Good morning Miss Honey!' greeted the children in a happy and lively way. 'Good morning !'_________ the children.

14. He made a short, low sound with his throat about not being able to sleep the night
before and left. He _________ that he hadn't been able to sleep the night before.

17. There was a loud sound of metalic and glass objects in the kitchen white Mike
washed-up. There was a _______ in the kitchen.

12. I heard an unpleasant noice, typical of a cat- was that you singing? Was that you_________?

15. I remember my mum doing the cleaning on Satuday mornings, singing in her soft,
warm pleasant voice. In her _________ voice.

4. She burst into long and loud moments of laughter. She bust into _________ of laughter.

7.The teacher spoke to them in a quiet and angry way. The teacher _________ at them.

6. She was speaking quickly in a confusing and silly way saying something about her
necklace being stolen. She was ________ away.

9. I knew she'd arrived because I could hear the metalic sound of her bracelets hitting
each other. I could hear the _____ of her bracelets.

2. She couldn't hear what they were saying as their voices were far away and unclear.

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