task 1:
Read the following
adjectives for emotions and identify which words describe a positive, neutral
or negative feeling. Write down (p) next to the word to mean positive, (n) to
mean neutral, and (na) to mean negative. If necessary, look up unfamiliar words
in a dictionary. Some words may fit into more than one category.
Ambivalent ( n)
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Discouraged (n )
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Overwhelmed (n)
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annoyed (na)
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Embarrassed ( na)
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Regretful (na)
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Anxious (n / na)
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Enthusiastic ( p)
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Relieved (n/p)
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Apprehensive (n)
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Frustrated (na)
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Shocked (na)
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Concerned (n)
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Furious (na)
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Thrilled (n )
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Content (p)
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Grateful (p)
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Uneasy (n/na)
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Defensive (n/ na)
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Grieving (n)
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Vulnerable (n )
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Determined (p)
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Miserable (na)
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Wary (n)
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Disappointed (n)
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Optimistic( p )
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Upset (n)
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Task 2:
The list above
contains adjectives to describe emotions. Where possible, change them into
nouns.
Concern
anxiousness defense Discourage Frustrate Furiousness
Annoyance
apprehensiveness Grate misery Regret shock
Task 3:
Choose five of the emotions from the list above. For each emotion, describe a situation you have experienced that made you feel this way.
1)
When I started to study English I was determined.
2)
When I
needed to do a surgery I was upset.
3)
When my family came to visit us in Toronto I was
so enthusiastic.
4)
When I moved to Canada last year I was content
5)
When I said Good Bye to my family in Brazil, I
was really thrilled.
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