Emotional Vocabulary Quiz

Sep 28, 2026

Emotional Vocabulary Quiz provides structured practice for recognizing and describing feelings in precise, personal terms. Part 1 asks learners to define emotions in their own words and compare how similar feelings differ, avoiding reliance on dictionary definitions. Part 2 matches each emotion with example situations, noting that multiple feelings may fit and selecting the closest match. The quiz aims to build awareness of emotional variety and deepen understanding of how different contexts trigger different responses.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Part 1

Define each feeling in your own words

Part 2

Match feelings to situations

Emotional Vocabulary Quiz This quiz will give you practice thinking about words for very specific feelings and about times when someone might experience those feelings 􀀮 The quiz isin two parts 􀀮 In Part 1, write a definition of each feeling 􀀮 What does the feeling mean to you? How is it different from other feelings that might be related or similar? Try not to get stuck on how the dictionary might define these emotions 􀀮 Just use your own words 􀀮 Part 2 is a matching test 􀀮 You’ll be matching up the same list of feelings with scenarios where those feelings might arise 􀀮 It may seem like there’s more than one correct answer in some cases 􀀮 Choose the reason that you think is the closest match 􀀮 At the end of this form, you’ll see possible answers to Part 2 of the quiz 􀀮 Keep in mind that these are not absolutes 􀀮 Feelings are very personal, and people define them in different ways 􀀮 In addition, different situations spark different emotional responses in each of us 􀀮 And some situations can spark multiple feelings 􀀮 So don’t worry too much if your responses don’t all match the answer key􀀮 The purpose of this quiz is to help you become more aware of feelings and of the wide variety of emotions we can experience 􀀮 Part 1 Define each of these feelings in your own words, being as specific as you can 􀀮 1. Anger: 2. Rage: 3. Anxiety: 4. Fright: 5. Guilt: 6. Satisfaction: 7. Betrayal: From Boost Emotional Intelligence in Students: 30 Flexible Research-Based Activities to Build EQ Skills (Grades 5–9) by Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D., and Steven E. Tobias, Psy.D., copyright © 2018. This page may be reproduced for use within an individual classroom or school. For all other uses, contact Free [Spirit Publishing Inc. at www.freespirit.com/permissions](Spirit Publishing Inc. at www.freespirit.com/permissions). Emotional Vocabulary Quiz (continued) 8. Sadness: 9. Depression: 10. Envy: 11. Jealousy: 12. Disgust: 13. Happiness: 14. Pride: 15. Relief: 16. Boredom: 17. Hope: 18. Love: 19. Compassion: From Boost Emotional Intelligence in Students: 30 Flexible Research-Based Activities to Build EQ Skills (Grades 5–9) by Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D., and Steven E. Tobias, Psy.D., copyright © 2018. This page may be reproduced for use within an individual classroom or school. For all other uses, contact Free [Spirit Publishing Inc. at www.freespirit.com/permissions](Spirit Publishing Inc. at www.freespirit.com/permissions). Emotional Vocabulary Quiz (continued) 20. Empathy: 21. Gratitude: Part 2 Try to match each feeling in the following list with a situation where you might feel that emotion 􀀮 Some of the situations might lead to more than one emotion 􀀮 That’s okay􀀮 Just pick what you think you would most likely feel in that situation orin a similar situation 􀀮 1. Anger 8. Sadness 15. Relief 2. Rage 9. Depression 16. Boredom 3. Anxiety 10. Envy 17. Hope 4. Fright 11. Jealousy 18. Love 5. Guilt 12. Disgust 19. Compassion 6. Satisfaction 13. Happiness 20. Empathy 7. Betrayal 14. Pride 21. Gratitude A. I know that I was prepared for a task or challenge, and that I put forth my best effort to accomplish that task or meet the challenge 􀀮 B. I can feel the way another person feels 􀀮 I feel as though I can vividly imagine experiencing a situation as that person would 􀀮 C. I feel deep affection and caring for another person, and I also want to be the focus of that person’s affections 􀀮 D. I am facing uncertainty or the unknown, or I am being confronted with something that I see as a threat to my happiness, comfort, social status, or physical well-being 􀀮 E. I did something about which I feel deep disapproval or revulsion and which does not match up with my idea of what is acceptable 􀀮 F. I want very badly what someone else has 􀀮 G. I have been put down, demeaned, attacked, or insulted—or this has happened to something or someone I care d

FAQs

What are the two parts of the Emotional Vocabulary Quiz?

Part 1 asks you to define each feeling in your own words. Part 2 is a matching test that pairs feelings with situations where they might arise.

Should you rely on dictionary definitions for Part 1?

No. The quiz encourages using your own words and focusing on what the feeling means to you, including how it differs from related emotions.

What should you do in Part 2 when more than one answer seems possible?

Choose the option you think is the closest match. The quiz also reminds you that emotions are personal and some situations can trigger multiple feelings.

Sep 28, 2026

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