Feelings (A1 Vocabulary)

Use happy and sad to say how you feel.

happy and sad

• happy /ˈhæpi/ — I am happy.
• sad /sæd/ — He is sad.
• Try it: Choose the word: (happy / sad / tired) Answer: happy — A smile means happy. Sad is not a smile.

tired and ready

Use tired when you want to sleep. Use ready when you can start.

• tired /ˈtaɪərd/ — She is tired.
• ready /ˈrɛdi/ — We are ready.
• Try it: Choose the word: (ready / tired / happy) Answer: tired — Tired is when you want to sleep. Ready is when you can start.

hungry and thirsty

Use hungry when you want food. Use thirsty when you want a drink.

• hungry /ˈhʌŋɡri/ — I am hungry.
• thirsty /ˈθɜːrsti/ — He is thirsty.
• Try it: Choose the word: (hungry / cold / thirsty) Answer: thirsty — Thirsty is when you want a drink. Hungry is when you want food.

cold and hot

Use cold and hot to say how you feel.

• cold /koʊld/ — I am cold.
• hot /hɑt/ — She is hot.
• Try it: Choose the word: (cold / thirsty / hot) Answer: hot — This person is not cold, so the word is hot. Thirsty is when you want a drink.