Phrasal Verbs for Emotions and Reactions Quiz

What does it mean to 'break down' in terms of emotions?

• To become cheerful

• To dismiss concerns

• To lose control and start crying

• To suppress emotions

If someone 'holds back' their tears, what are they doing?

• Becoming more energetic

• Restraining their emotions

• Suppressing laughter

• Expressing anger

What does 'burst into' imply when talking about emotions?

• Gradually becoming happy

• Ignoring someone

• Suddenly expressing an emotion

• Suppressing feelings

What does it mean to 'bottle up' emotions?

• To express them openly

• To keep them hidden

• To become cheerful

• To laugh them off

When someone 'lashes out', what are they doing?

• Feeling calm

• Laughing loudly

• Becoming silent

• Expressing anger suddenly

What does 'snap at' someone mean?

• To ignore them

• To speak angrily or impatiently

• To become cheerful

• To speak kindly

What does it mean to 'perk up'?

• To ignore someone

• To express anger

• To suppress emotions

• To become more cheerful

If someone's eyes 'brim with' tears, what does it mean?

• They are suppressing tears

• They are filled with tears

• They are laughing

• They are ignoring emotions

What does 'hold on' mean in a difficult situation?

• To give up

• To maintain hope

• To express anger

• To become silent

What does it mean to 'lighten up'?

• To suppress emotions

• To express anger

• To become less serious

• To become more serious