Feelings and personality · A2. Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: worried = anxious because you think something bad might happen; excited = very enthusiastic and happy about something; bored = not interested and wishing for something to do; relaxed = calm and free from tension.
Practise Feelings and personality in short situations. Read the clue, choose or write a form, then check the reason. The level is an editorial guide. Explore 12 study cards and 24 contextual questions, including fresh review and transfer situations.
Anxious because you think something bad might happen.
The parents looked worried when the bus did not arrive.
The parents looked worried when the bus did not arrive.
These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.
Use “worried” for anxious because you think something bad might happen. Compare “excited” (very enthusiastic and happy about something); these are different meanings.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: worried = anxious because you think something bad might happen; excited = very enthusiastic and happy about something; bored = not interested and wishing for something to do; relaxed = calm and free from tension.
I fear that something bad may happen. I feel worried.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: generous = willing to give and share more than expected; honest = truthful and not trying to deceive people; shy = nervous about meeting or talking to people; patient = able to wait calmly without complaining.
She freely shares her time and money with others. She is generous.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: annoyed = slightly angry or irritated; proud = pleased about something you or someone close to you achieved; lonely = sad because of a lack of company; surprised = feeling that something unexpected has happened.
The repeated noise is irritating me. I feel a little angry and annoyed.
I fear that something bad may happen. I feel ___.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: worried = anxious because you think something bad might happen; excited = very enthusiastic and happy about something; bored = not interested and wishing for something to do; relaxed = calm and free from tension.
I fear that something bad may happen. I feel worried.Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: generous = willing to give and share more than expected; honest = truthful and not trying to deceive people; shy = nervous about meeting or talking to people; patient = able to wait calmly without complaining.
She freely shares her time and money with others. She is generous.Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: annoyed = slightly angry or irritated; proud = pleased about something you or someone close to you achieved; lonely = sad because of a lack of company; surprised = feeling that something unexpected has happened.
The repeated noise is irritating me. I feel a little angry and annoyed.Keep the first try. Understand the change. Check it in a fresh situation.
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anxious because you think something bad might happen
willing to give and share more than expected
slightly angry or irritated
very enthusiastic and happy about something
truthful and not trying to deceive people
pleased about something you or someone close to you achieved
not interested and wishing for something to do
calm and free from tension
nervous about meeting or talking to people
sad because of a lack of company
able to wait calmly without complaining
feeling that something unexpected has happened
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I fear that something bad may happen. I feel ___.
Look at “something bad may happen”. Here we need “Anxious because you think something bad might happen”: “worried”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I fear that something bad may happen. I feel worried.”.
She freely shares her time and money with others. She is ___.
Look at “shares her time and money”. Here we need “Willing to give and share more than expected”: “generous”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “She freely shares her time and money with others. She is generous.”.
The repeated noise is irritating me. I feel a little angry and ___.
Look at “irritating me”. Here we need “Slightly angry or irritated”: “annoyed”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “The repeated noise is irritating me. I feel a little angry and annoyed.”.
I cannot wait for the wonderful trip tomorrow. I am happily ___.
Look at “happily”. Here we need “Very enthusiastic and happy about something”: “excited”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I cannot wait for the wonderful trip tomorrow. I am happily excited.”.
He tells the truth even when a lie would help him. He is ___.
Look at “tells the truth”. Here we need “Truthful and not trying to deceive people”: “honest”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “He tells the truth even when a lie would help him. He is honest.”.
I feel pleased with my hard-earned achievement. I am ___ of it.
Look at “hard-earned achievement”. Here we need “Pleased about something you or someone close to you achieved”: “proud”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I feel pleased with my hard-earned achievement. I am proud of it.”.
Nothing here interests me and time feels slow. I feel ___.
Look at “Nothing here interests me”. Here we need “Feeling unhappy because something is not interesting”: “bored”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “Nothing here interests me and time feels slow. I feel bored.”.
I am resting calmly with no tension or worry. I feel ___.
Look at “no tension or worry”. Here we need “Calm and not worried or tense”: “relaxed”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I am resting calmly with no tension or worry. I feel relaxed.”.
She feels nervous talking to people she does not know. She is ___.
Look at “people she does not know”. Here we need “Nervous or uncomfortable when meeting or talking to other people”: “shy”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “She feels nervous talking to people she does not know. She is shy.”.
I am sad because I have nobody to spend time with. I feel ___.
Look at “nobody to spend time with”. Here we need “Unhappy because you lack company or close contact with others”: “lonely”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I am sad because I have nobody to spend time with. I feel lonely.”.
He can wait a long time calmly without complaining. He is ___.
Look at “wait a long time calmly”. Here we need “Able to wait or face difficulties without becoming annoyed”: “patient”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “He can wait a long time calmly without complaining. He is patient.”.
I did not expect to see her here at all. I am ___.
Look at “did not expect”. Here we need “Feeling that something unexpected has happened”: “surprised”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I did not expect to see her here at all. I am surprised.”.
I think something bad may happen to my missing dog. I feel ___.
Look at “something bad may happen”. Here we need “Anxious because you think something bad might happen”: “worried”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I think something bad may happen to my missing dog. I feel worried.”.
She willingly shares her time and money with others. She is ___.
Look at “shares her time and money”. Here we need “Willing to give and share more than expected”: “generous”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “She willingly shares her time and money with others. She is generous.”.
The loud music next door is making me a little angry. I feel ___.
Look at “little angry”. Here we need “Slightly angry or irritated”: “annoyed”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “The loud music next door is making me a little angry. I feel annoyed.”.
I can hardly wait for my birthday party because I feel so happy about it. I feel ___.
Look at “happy about it”. Here we need “Very enthusiastic and happy about something”: “excited”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I can hardly wait for my birthday party because I feel so happy about it. I feel excited.”.
He tells the truth even when it is difficult. He is ___.
Look at “tells the truth”. Here we need “Truthful and not trying to deceive people”: “honest”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “He tells the truth even when it is difficult. He is honest.”.
I feel pleased about the good work I have done. I feel ___.
Look at “good work I have done”. Here we need “Pleased about something you or someone close to you achieved”: “proud”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I feel pleased about the good work I have done. I feel proud.”.
The same long task gives me nothing interesting to do. I feel ___.
Look at “nothing interesting”. Here we need “Feeling unhappy because something is not interesting”: “bored”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “The same long task gives me nothing interesting to do. I feel bored.”.
After a quiet bath, I feel calm and free from stress. I feel ___.
Look at “free from stress”. Here we need “Calm and not worried or tense”: “relaxed”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “After a quiet bath, I feel calm and free from stress. I feel relaxed.”.
I feel nervous about speaking to people I do not know. I am ___.
Look at “people I do not know”. Here we need “Nervous or uncomfortable when meeting or talking to other people”: “shy”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I feel nervous about speaking to people I do not know. I am shy.”.
I miss having people to talk to and feel sad about being alone. I feel ___.
Look at “sad about being alone”. Here we need “Unhappy because you lack company or close contact with others”: “lonely”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I miss having people to talk to and feel sad about being alone. I feel lonely.”.
She can wait a long time without becoming annoyed. She is ___.
Look at “without becoming annoyed”. Here we need “Able to wait or face difficulties without becoming annoyed”: “patient”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “She can wait a long time without becoming annoyed. She is patient.”.
I did not expect to see my old teacher here. I feel ___.
Look at “did not expect”. Here we need “Feeling that something unexpected has happened”: “surprised”. Use the cause and feeling actually described. Another feeling might coexist, but it is not the one the sentence names. Completed sentence: “I did not expect to see my old teacher here. I feel surprised.”.