Questions: Recognizing Feelings in Others

Question 1

How can you tell how someone else is feeling?

• A. By looking at their face
• B. By listening to their voice
• C. By watching their body
• D. All of these help you tell how someone feels

Answer: (D)

You can read feelings in many ways! Their face, voice, and body all send clues about how they are feeling inside.

Question 2

If someone is smiling, they must be happy.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

This is not always true. Sometimes people smile when they are nervous, or trying to be polite, or hiding how they really feel. A smile does not always mean happy.

Question 3

What might a frown mean?

• A. The person is happy
• B. The person might be sad, angry, or upset
• C. The person is tired
• D. It does not mean anything

Answer: (B)

A frown often means someone is sad, angry, or upset. It is a clue that helps you understand how they might be feeling.

Question 4

Everyone shows sadness the same way — by crying.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

This is not true. Some people cry when sad, but others get very quiet, or move slowly, or look away. Everyone shows feelings differently.

Question 5

If you see a friend with their arms crossed, what might they be feeling?

Model answer: They might feel angry, scared, or like they want to be left alone

Crossed arms can be a sign of different feelings. The important thing is noticing the clue and asking the person how they feel.