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“We’re all in this together.”

Have you heard this a lot? This does not mean we are all having the same experiences or feelings.

Here are four types of feelings you may be having during the coronavirus outbreak: fear, anxiety, gratitude, hope.

Learn some common sentence structures related to these feelings. Then practice expressing your feelings in the comments below.

Fear

I am afraid/scared of + noun

I am afraid/scared of + ‑ing verb

I am afraid/scared + clause (simple future tense)

Examples:

• I am afraid of the coronavirus test.
• I am scared of getting sick.
• I am afraid (that) I will lose my job.

Anxiety

I am worried/anxious/stressed about + noun

I am worried/anxious/stressed about + ‑ing verb

I am worried + clause (simple future tense)

Examples:

• I am worried about my grandparents.
• I am stressed about the economy.
• I am anxious about losing my job.
• I am worried (that) I will spread the virus.

Gratitude

I am thankful/grateful for + noun

I am thankful/grateful + clause (simple present)

Examples:

• I am thankful for health‑care workers.
• I am thankful for first responders.
• I am grateful (that) we have a backyard.
• I am grateful (that) I don’t live alone.

Hope

I hope + clause (simple present tense)

Examples:

• I hope (that) my grandmother recovers.
• I hope (that) the schools open soon.

Let’s Practice

How are you feeling today? Are you afraid, worried, grateful, or hopeful?

Leave a comment to express your feelings. (Sign in with your student account if you have one. Teachers can write example sentences too.)