Human and Other Noises – Match The Correct Words

Noise is an omnipresent aspect of our daily lives, influencing our experiences and shaping our environments in various ways. From the bustling city streets to the quiet corners of nature, noise manifests in different forms, impacting our senses and interactions with the world around us.

To explore deeper into this subject, it’s essential to explore key vocabulary associated with human and other noises.

Exercise 1 – Human Noises

Match the words in the box with their description below. Use your dictionary to check your answers.

sniff * sneeze * sigh * pant * scream * boo * gasp * stammer * cough * cheer * puff * chant * whisper * groan * yawn * snore

to sing a regular beat
to speak very quietly
to breathe with difficulty
to breathe fast
to make loud cries
to hesitate and repeat sounds when speaking
to make loud noises with the nose and throat when asleep
to send air out of your lungs suddenly because your throat hurts
to breathe deeply showing you are sad, relieved, etc.
to make a sound to show that you do not like an actor, politician, etc
to shout encouragement
to breathe in air through your nose
to open your mouth wide and breathe in and out deeply when you are tired or bored
to blow air suddenly out through your nose and mouth because of an irritation inside your nose (a reflex action)
to moan deeply
to take a short, deep breath, showing surprise or pain.

Correct Answers:

chant
whisper
puff / pant
pant
scream
stammer
snore
cough
sigh
boo
cheer
sniff
yawn
sneeze
groan
gasp

Exercise 2 – Other Noises

Match the noises in the box with the things that cause them.

sizzle * rumble * boom * blare * murmur * ring * clink * whirr * rattle * bang * pop * thud * tinkle * click

a cork coming out of a bottle
somebody falling over and hitting their head heavily on the floor
loud music or car horns
a very large gun, or an aircraft breaking the sound barrier
bells
windows in the wind or a baby’s toy which is shaken
a little bell which rings when you open a shop door
two glasses touching each other
a camera
sausages cooking
a train passing over a bridge or thunder in the distance
a group of people talking quietly
a door shutting suddenly
a small plane

Correct Answers:

pop
thud
blare
boom
ring
rattle
tinkle
clink
click/whirr
sizzle
rumble
murmur
bang
whirr

Understanding these key terms associated with noise and sound provides a deeper appreciation of how sound shapes our experiences and environments.

Whether navigating urban landscapes, enjoying musical performances, or seeking tranquility in natural settings, the vocabulary of noise enriches our understanding of the auditory world around us.

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