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Empathy, Sympathy, and emotions

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 8hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you very happy or enthusiastic, you are felling what?

a)

Afraid

b)

Excited

c)

Upset

2.

How would you feel if your friend broke their ankle?

a)

Empathy

b)

Afraid

c)

Mood

3.

If you have feelings you have what?

a)

Empathy

b)

Listen

c)

Emotion

4.

How would you feel if you lost a game?

a)

Mood

b)

Upset

c)

Emotion

5.

What do you do with your ears?

a)

Mood

b)

Upset

c)

Listen

6.

How do people feel about snakes and spiders

a)

Afraid

b)

Excited

c)

Upset

7.

If I am emotionally distressed or disturbed how do I feel?

a)

Upset

b)

Excited

c)

Afraid

8.

If i'm nervous, scared, or worried how do I feel?

a)

Mood

b)

Listen

c)

Afraid

9.

How you feel at a particular moment is called what?

a)

Mood

b)

Upset

c)

Empathy

10.

When you have empathy, you are what?

a)

Are mean to other people

b)

Understand how other people feel

c)

only think about how you feel

11.

Everyone always feels the same way about everything?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

The boy eyes went wide and his hands were shaking, How is he feeling?

a)

Scared

b)

Happy

c)

Proud

13.

When you have empathy, you ________.

a)

are mean to other people

b)

understand how other people feel

c)

only think about how you feel

14.

True or False: Everyone always feels the same way about everything.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

At the beach, the boy’s friend’s eyes were wide, and his hands were shaking. This shows that he was feeling ________.

a)

scared

b)

happy

c)

proud

16.

When the boy’s friend tells him he’s afraid to swim at the beach, what does the boy do?

a)

He tells him that he shouldn’t be scared of the water.

b)

He laughs at his friend.

c)

He imagines a time that he felt scared.

17.

What does the boy at the beach do to show empathy for his friend?

a)

He tells him he should go in the water.

b)

He says he knows what it’s like to be scared. He suggests they go play.

c)

He goes swimming without his friend.

18.

What is Lia doing that shows she’s sad?

a)

She’s crying.

b)

She’s sitting by herself.

c)

She’s running slow and pouting.

19.

Why is Lia sad?

a)

She cut her knee.

b)

Her dog ran away.

c)

Her big brother yelled at her.

20.

When Lia tells her friend at the park that she’s sad, what does he do?

a)

He listens to her and puts himself in her shoes.

b)

He tells her to cheer up.

c)

He says she’s just being silly.

21.

Look at the picture.

a)

the boy getting mad at Lia

b)

the boy is trying to say hi to Lia, but she’s turning away

c)

the boy putting himself in Lia’s shoes and imagining how she feels

22.

Look at the picture. What does it show?

a)

the boy telling his friend that he knows what it’s like to feel scared

b)

the boy doing something to help his friend feel better

c)

the boy’s friend getting angry at him

23.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about empathy?

a)

Empathy allows you to put yourself in someone else's shoes.

b)

Empathy helps you feel someone else's pain.

c)

Empathy allows you to only recognize someone else's feelings, not feel what they're going through.

d)

All of the Above are True Statements About Empathy

24.

What is sympathy?

a)

Sympathy is when you recognize and acknowledge someone's feelings, but you're not able to feel what they're going through.

b)

Sympathy is when you're able to put yourself in someone else's shoes.

c)

Sympathy is when you're able to feel what someone else is feeling.

d)

Sympathy is when you try your best to make someone else feel better, whether you understand what they're feeling or not.

25.

Does this situation show empathy or sympathy? Brendan is nervous about his first day of middle school. His older brother is in 8th grade, and he assured Brendan that everything will be okay. "I understand how nervous you're feeling. After a few days, you will feel confident and excited about middle school. Trust me!"

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

26.

Melinda is upset about failing the science test. Shawna is sitting right next to her when Melinda finds out that she hadn't done well. Which of the following is NOT a way for Shawna to show empathy in this situation?

a)

Shawna could ignore Melinda. After all, Shawna isn't really friends with Melinda.

b)

Shawna could listen and make eye contact as Melinda expresses how upset she is.

c)

Shawna could tell Melinda that she knows everything will be okay since she got a bad grade on the last test but still has a B in the class.

d)

Shawna could say, "I understand what you're going through. I know how upset I would be if I had received a bad grade on the test."

27.

Learning about other cultures is a great way to show empathy. How?

a)

Learning about other cultures helps you decide if you want to be a part of their lifestyle.

b)

Learning about other cultures helps you appreciate what you have.

c)

Learning about other cultures helps you understand others' perspectives and opinions as well as respect their differences.

d)

None of the Above

28.

Does this situation show empathy or sympathy? Now that I have a daughter, I now understand how hard it is to be a parent. I respect my parents more than ever, and I understand some of the hardships they went through with parenthood.

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

29.

Does this situation show empathy or sympathy? A new student sits down next to you in class. She looks sad. You ask her, "Are you okay?" She responds, "No, not really. I had to move away from all my friends, and I don't know anyone at this school." I frown and put my arm around her. "I'm sorry. I've never moved away from my friends before, so I can only imagine what you must be feeling. I know you'll find lots of friends here!"

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

30.

When showing empathy to someone else, which of the following is something you should do?

a)

Judge the person

b)

Listen carefully to what the person has to say

c)

Interrupt the person when he/she is talking

d)

Start talking about yourself when the person is expressing his/her feelings

31.

Does this situation show empathy or sympathy? Catherine comes into class, and she looks sad. Laura approaches Catherine and asks, "Is something wrong?" Catherine says, "I studied last night for today's math test, but I just don't think I'll do well. The test is going to be hard." Laura responds, "I studied for hours last night, and I know how you're feeling! I don't feel prepared either. We can study together for a few minutes if you'd like."

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

32.

Does this picture show empathy or sympathy?

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

33.

Which side shows sympathy?

a)

Left Side (Blue)

b)

Right Side (Purple)

34.

This pictures shows an example of ___________.

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

35.

This pictures shows an example of ___________.

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

36.

Which picture shows sympathy?

a)

Left Side (Green)

b)

Right Side (Blue)

37.

The emoji in this picture is expressing ___________.

a)

Empathy

b)

Sympathy

38.
The children are ...
a)
sad
b)
tired
c)
happy
d)
hungry
39.

The man is ...

a)

mad/angry

b)

happy

c)

sleepy

d)

cold

40.

The girls are ...

a)

hot

b)

happy

c)

sad

d)

tired

41.
The girl is ...
a)
cold
b)
hot
c)
sleepy
d)
hingry
42.
The man is ...
a)
hot
b)
cold
c)
shy
d)
in love
43.

The boy is ...

a)

shy

b)

hot

c)

hungry

d)

sleepy

44.
The woman is ...
a)
shy
b)
hungry
c)
sick 
d)
mad
45.
The boy is ...
a)
sad
b)
sleepy
c)
mad
d)
thirsty
46.
The man is ...
a)
in love
b)
happy
c)
tired
d)
cold
47.

The little girl is ...

a)

mad

b)

happy

c)

sick

d)

shy

48.
The little girl is ...
a)
sick
b)
hot 
c)
cold
d)
shy
49.
The girl and boy are ...
a)
shy
b)
in love
c)
sick
d)
thirsty
50.

How does she feel?

a)

She is bored.

b)

She is fun.

c)

She is excited.

d)

She is tired.

51.

How does it feel?

a)

It's bored.

b)

It's happy.

c)

It's disappointed.

d)

It's surprised.

52.

How does he feel?

a)

He feels surprised.

b)

He feels bored.

c)

He feels scared.

d)

He feels disappointed.

53.

How does he feel?

a)

He's excited.

b)

He's confused.

c)

He's fun.

d)

He's disappointed.

54.

How does she feel?

a)

She feels happy.

b)

She feels annoyed.

c)

She feels disappointed.

d)

She feels confused.

55.

How does she feel?

a)

She looks fun.

b)

She looks bored.

c)

She looks excited.

d)

She looks happy.

56.

How does it feel?

a)

It feels fun.

b)

It feels scared.

c)

It feels annoyed.

d)

It feels bored.

57.

How does a boy feel?

a)

He feels bored.

b)

He looks excited.

c)

He looks confused.

d)

He feels scared.

58.

How does my dad feel?

a)

He feels happy.

b)

He feels confused.

c)

He feels tired.

d)

He feels disappointed.

59.
How do you feel?
a)
happy
b)
sad
c)
crazy
d)
bored
60.
How do you feel?
a)
excited
b)
hot
c)
scared
d)
sleepy
61.
How do you feel?
a)
excited
b)
worry
c)
cold
d)
tired
62.
How do you feel?
a)
sleepy
b)
tired
c)
hot
d)
thirsty
63.
How do you feel?
a)
cold
b)
bored
c)
happy
d)
hungry
64.
How do you feel?
a)
hot
b)
happy
c)
sad
d)
noisy
65.
How do you feel?
a)
angry
b)
excited
c)
surprised
d)
hungry
66.
How do you feel?
a)
sleepy
b)
cold
c)
sad
d)
sorry
67.

HAPPY FACE

a)
b)
c)
d)
68.

SAD FACE

a)
b)
c)
d)
69.

ANGRY FACE

a)
b)
c)
d)
70.

SCARED FACE

a)
b)
c)
d)
71.

HAPPY BOY

a)
b)
c)
d)
72.

SAD GIRL

a)
b)
c)
d)
73.

ANGRY BOY

a)
b)
c)
d)
74.

SCARED BOY

a)
b)
c)
d)
75.

ANGRY FACE

a)
b)
c)
d)
76.

HAPPY FACE

a)
b)
c)
d)
77.

I am ___________.

a)

sad

b)

tired

c)

angry

d)

happy

78.

I am __________.

a)

bored

b)

sleepy

c)

angry

d)

sad

79.

I am __________.

a)

angry

b)

sleepy

c)

hungry

d)

happy

80.

The children are ...

a)

sad

b)

sleepy

c)

happy

d)

hungry

81.

They are ...

a)

hot

b)

happy

c)

sad

d)

tired

82.

She is ________.

a)

happy

b)

angry

c)

sad

d)

bored

83.

He is _________.

a)

angry

b)

sleepy

c)

happy

d)

sad

84.

Are you __ ___? Yes, I am.

a)

sleepy

b)

happy

c)

sad

d)

hungry

85.

Are you hungry?

a)

Yes, you are.

b)

No, I'm not.

86.

Are you ______?

a)

tired

b)

bored

c)

happy

d)

hungry

87.

Are you sad?

a)

No, I am.

b)

Yes, I am.

c)

Yes, I'm not.

d)

No, I'm not.

88.

Is she sad?

a)

Yes, she is.

b)

Yes, he is.

c)

No, she isn't.

d)

No, he isn't.

89.

Is he angry?

a)

No, she isn't.

b)

Yes, she is.

c)

No, he isn't.

d)

Yes, he is.

90.
a)

sleepy

b)

feelings

c)

happy

d)

angry