How Do You Feel? Feelings & Emotions Vocabulary Quiz

Q: What are some common emotions in English?

Some common emotions are happy, sad, angry, excited, nervous, disappointed, embarrassed, confused, relieved, proud and surprised.

Q: What's the difference between excited and nervous?

Excited describes a positive feeling about something that is going to happen. Nervous usually describes worry or anxiety about something.

Q: What's the difference between angry and annoyed?

Angry generally describes a stronger negative emotion, while annoyed usually means slightly angry or irritated.

Jun 23, 2025

6 min read

Updated: Aug 24

Learn 10 useful English words for talking about feelings, take the quiz, and practise using them in everyday conversations.

How are you feeling today? 😊 😩 😍 😰

Happy? Nervous? Excited? A little disappointed?

Being able to describe your feelings is an important part of everyday English. In this fun Feelings & Emotions Vocabulary Quiz, you'll test yourself on 10 useful words and expressions that English speakers use to talk about their emotions.

Can you get 10/10? Let's find out! 🎯

Level: Pre-Intermediate and above

Skills: Vocabulary + SpeakingTime: 5–10 minutes

Colorful feelings and emotions vocabulary quiz poster with happy, sad, calm, angry, scared, and excited emoji faces.

10 Feelings & Emotions Words You Need To Know

Vocabulary Bank

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example Sentence
Excited	very happy and full of energy	I'm really *excited* about my weekend trip!
Guilty	feeling bad about something you did	I felt *guilty* because I forgot my friend's birthday.
Nervous	worried or anxious	She was *nervous* before her job interview.
Proud	happy because of success	I'm *proud* of myself for finishing the course.
Sad	unhappy	He felt *sad* when his best friend moved away.
Confused	unsure of what's happening	I'm *confused* by these instructions. Could you explain them again?
Angry	mad or upset	She was *angry* because someone had taken her seat.
Grateful	thankful	I'm really *grateful* for all your help.
Jealous	wanting what other people have	He felt *jealous* when he saw his friend's new car.
Frustrated	upset because something is difficult	I was *frustrated* because I couldn't get the computer to work.

🧠 Read the examples carefully. Can you remember the meanings without looking?

Now it's quiz time! 🎯

🌈 Feelings & Emotions Vocabulary Quiz

🎯10 Quiz Questions - Choose the correct answer.

1. You just won a free vacation!

You feel...

A. Bored B. Excited C. Tired D. Shy

2. You forgot your best friend’s birthday.

You feel...

A. Proud B. Confident C. Guilty D. Brave

3. You are waiting for an important phone call.

You feel...

A. Nervous B. Relaxed C. Cheerful D. Jealous

4. You passed your driving test.

You feel...

A. Ashamed B. Proud C. Confused D. Frustrated

5. Your favourite show just ended. You feel...

A. Energetic B. Sad C. Grateful D. Angry

6. You don't understand the instructions.

You feel...

A. Confused B. Cheerful C. Confident. D. Calm

7. You broke your mum’s favourite vase.

You feel...

A. Tired B. Curious C. Guilty D. Excited

8. Someone cut in line in front of you. You feel...

A. Angry B. Nervous C. Proud D. Sleepy

9. You are starting a new job tomorrow.

You feel...

A. Brave B. Relaxed C. Nervous D. Tired

10. Your friend gives you a gift for no reason. You feel...

A. Jealous B. Grateful C. Frustrated. D. Lonely

⭐ Don't check the answers yet!

Write down your answers first.

📌Answers:

B. Excited
C. Guilty
A. Nervous
B. Proud
B. Sad
A. Confused
C. Guilty
A. Angry
C. Nervous
B. Grateful

🏆 What's Your Score?

9–10 correct — 🌟 Emotion Expert!

Fantastic! You have a great range of everyday feelings vocabulary.

7–8 correct — 😊 Great job!

You know most of these useful words. Review the ones you missed.

5–6 correct — 👍 Nice work!

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0–4 correct — 🌱 Keep practising!

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🤔 Easily Confused Emotions

Excited vs Nervous

Both can happen before an important event.

Excited = you feel happy and look forward to something.

I'm excited about my trip!

Nervous = you feel worried or unsure.

I'm nervous about my job interview.

Sometimes you can feel both!

I'm excited about the interview, but I'm also nervous.

Angry vs Annoyed

Angry = stronger negative emotion.

He was angry about the situation.

Annoyed = slightly angry or irritated.

I'm annoyed because the bus is late.

Surprised vs Shocked

Surprised = something unexpected happens.

I was surprised to see Anna.

Shocked = extremely surprised, often because something is serious or upsetting.

We were shocked by the news.

Disappointed vs Sad

Disappointed usually happens when something doesn't happen as you hoped.

I was disappointed that the concert was cancelled.

Sad is a more general feeling of unhappiness.

I felt sad when my friend moved away.

💬 Feelings in Everyday English-Dialogue

Emma: You look a little worried. Are you okay?

Lila: I'm just nervous about my presentation tomorrow.

Emma: I understand. But you've prepared really well!

Lila: Thanks. I'll probably feel relieved when it's over.

Emma: I'm sure you will. And you should be proud of yourself!

💡 We often use:

feel + adjective

feel happy
feel nervous
feel excited
feel disappointed
feel relieved