Question

Work in pairs to match the words ‘empathy’, ‘sympathy’, and ‘compassion’ to the sentences given in the table below.

I am so sorry for what is happening to you. It is sad, do you want something to eat?

I can imagine how you feel. I understand that you are upset and why.

I understand why you feel terribly low. I will spend some time with you, so that you don’t feel lonely.

Answer 1

Sentence	Correct Word
“I am so sorry for what is happening to you. It is sad, do you want something to eat?”	Sympathy
“I can imagine how you feel. I understand that you are upset and why.”	Empathy
“I understand why you feel terribly low. I will spend some time with you, so that you don’t feel lonely.”	Compassion