Describing Voices in English

What does a booming voice imply?

• The person has a naturally loud voice.

• The person is shouting.

• The person is singing.

• The person is whispering.

Which expression describes a voice that is very quiet and gentle?

• Small/soft voice

• Husky voice

• Booming voice

• Gruff voice

What is a high-pitched voice characterized by?

• A very low tone

• A very high tone

• A very loud volume

• A very soft volume

Which voice is described as masculine and deep?

• Low deep voice

• High-pitched voice

• Bubbly voice

• Nasal voice

What kind of voice might someone have if they are getting sick?

• Flat voice

• Hoarse/croaky voice

• Husky voice

• Bubbly voice

How is a nasal voice produced?

• By shouting

• By using the vocal cords

• By speaking through the nose

• By whispering

What does a sing-song voice sound like?

• Quiet and gentle

• Harsh and unfriendly

• Melodious with rising and falling intonations

• Monotonous

What does it mean to mutter or mumble?

• To speak under your breath in a low and quiet way

• To shout angrily

• To sing a song

• To speak loudly and clearly

What is a common reason for someone to stutter?

• They are feeling angry

• They are feeling confident

• They are feeling nervous or unsure

• They are feeling happy

What does slurring your words indicate?

• Speaking in a deep voice

• Speaking in a high-pitched tone

• Running sounds together without clear breaks

• Speaking clearly