Feelings

There are many words connected to feelings. This mind map will help you to have them organized in your head.

Activities:

1) Complete with vocabulary about clothes.

1   Mark had been unemployed for three months and was d_____ to find a job.

2   I was s________ when I heard that he’d died. He was so young!

3   I was very o________ when Mary said she couldn’t understand my accent.

4   We were so g________ when Barry offered to help us clear up the mess.

5   I get really n________ before giving a presentation, but I’m OK once I’ve started.

6   They must have been d________ when their house was flooded a second time.

7   I was so o________ with emotion I burst into tears.

8   I’ve been digging this garden for hours. I’m completely sh________!

-ed vs -ing ending

 -ed adjectives are connected to how you feel. -Ing adjectives are connected to the other idea in the sentence.

E.g. The film is boring. You are bored.

2) Now choose the correct option.

1   The facts in that article are absolutely astonished / astonishing!

2   I find dealing with large groups of children very stressing / stressful.

3   I felt inspired / inspiring to paint a picture after going to that exhibition.

4   We were infuriating / infuriated by the rude staff at the customer service desk.

5   I think the instructions for this camera are a bit confused / confusing.

6   We were so embarrassed / embarrassing when we realized we hadn’t left a tip for the waiters.

Remember to check the answers in the entry called Answers!