What sound might you make if you were feeling very disappointed or sad?
(A sigh.)
What noise does a balloon make when it bursts?
(A bang.)
What noise does a time bomb make?
(It ticks.)
Can you name two situations where people giggle?
(e.g. when they think something is funny, when they are nervous)
Name two insects that buzz.
(e.g. a mosquito, a wasp)
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)
Why might you start stammering?
(e.g. because you are nervous or frightened
Can you name two parts of the body we use to tap with?
(e.g. your fingers, your foot)
Can you name two things that drip?
(e.g. a tap, an ice cream)
What noise do people sometimes make when they have a cold, but they don't have a tissue?
(They sniff.)
Can you name two animals that hiss?
e.g. a snake, a cat)
How do people often close the door when they're angry?
(They slam it.)
What sound would you hear if someone jumped into a swimming pool?
A splash.
Give two reasons why someone might whisper.
(e.g. so as not to be overheard, so as not to disturb other people in a cinema, etc.)
What noise do lions and tigers make?
(They roar.)
If someone's mumbling, what might you say to them?
(Can you please speak more clearly?)
What noise do you often hear if somebody who is driving brakes suddenly
(A screech.)
What unpleasant noise do some people make when they eat soup?
(They slurp.)