1.We use the structure “feeling + verb-ing” to show how we
feel while doing something.
This often describes emotions during an action.
Structure:
Feeling word + verb-ing
Examples:
- I felt nervous giving my presentation.
- She was excited meeting her favorite
singer.
- They are bored doing homework.
- We were happy dancing at the party.
Common Feeling Words:
- happy
- sad
- nervous
- excited
- angry
- tired
- relaxed
- bored
- scared
2. Practice
A. Complete the sentences
with the correct form:
1. I was
__________ (excite) ________ the rollercoaster.
2. He felt
__________ (bore) __________ TV all day.
3. She
looked __________ (happy) __________ her dog.
4. They were
__________ (nervous) __________ the exam.
5. We were
__________ (tired) __________ all afternoon.
B. Match the feeling to the
correct action:
Feeling |
Action |
Relaxed |
Studying for an exam |
Nervous |
Taking a walk at the beach |
Bored |
Listening to a long speech |
Excited |
Watching your team win |
Tired |
Waking up
early on Monday |
C. Choose and complete:
1.
I feel
__________ _______________.
2.
She
looked __________ _______________.
3.
They were
__________ _______________.
4.
We felt
__________ _______________.
3. Draw them
- A student presenting in front of the class
- A kid opening a birthday gift
- A group of friends playing a game
- Someone riding a bike for the first time