Let's solve this
"Character Emotions" worksheet step by step.
We are given
six character actions on the left and a list of
emotions (a–f) on the right. Our task is to
match each action with the most appropriate emotion based on what the character is doing or feeling.
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Step-by-step Matching:
#### 1.
Misty breathed a sigh of relief when she finally found her book in her bag.
- "Sigh of relief" clearly indicates that she was worried before, but now she feels better.
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Correct emotion: d) relieved
✔ Match:
1 → d)
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#### 2.
Kim started jumping up and down and dancing when she saw her pet dog for the first time.
- Jumping and dancing shows excitement and happiness.
- This is a joyful reaction to seeing something she loves.
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Correct emotion: e) delighted
✔ Match:
2 → e)
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#### 3.
John stared at the chessboard with a furrowed forehead.
- A "furrowed forehead" means he’s concentrating or stressed.
- It suggests confusion or deep thought, possibly frustration.
- The best fit among the options is
confused, as it matches the expression of concentration and uncertainty.
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Correct emotion: f) confused
✔ Match:
3 → f)
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#### 4.
He started sobbing when his best friend moved to a new neighborhood.
- Sobbing is a sign of sadness or grief.
- Losing a close friend is emotionally painful.
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Correct emotion: b) sorrowful
✔ Match:
4 → b)
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#### 5.
When Trevor's mom saw the mess, she stormed out of the room.
- "Stormed out" implies anger and frustration.
- She’s upset about the mess.
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Correct emotion: c) angry
✔ Match:
5 → c)
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#### 6.
Lee couldn't sit still as he knew he was late for his exams.
- Being unable to sit still due to knowing he’s late suggests nervousness or worry.
- He’s likely anxious about missing the exam.
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Correct emotion: a) anxious
✔ Match:
6 → a)
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Final Answer Key:
| Character Actions | Emotions |
|-------------------|--------|
| 1. Misty... | d) relieved |
| 2. Kim... | e) delighted |
| 3. John... | f) confused |
| 4. He started sobbing... | b) sorrowful |
| 5. Trevor's mom... | c) angry |
| 6. Lee... | a) anxious |
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Summary of Matches:
1 → d
2 → e
3 → f
4 → b
5 → c
6 → a
✔ All matched correctly based on emotional cues in the actions.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of identifying character traits worksheet.
