Colour in language

We use the word black to express a feeling of despair and depression. Colours are associated with various emotions.

Select a colour which is associated with the feelings in each of the following sentences and then fill in the blanks.

1. I was ………………. with embarrassment when Maya shared my secret with her friends.

2. She was ……………. with envy when she heard that I had won the first prize in the competition.

3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to be in the ……………….. of  health.

4. She turned …………….. with rage when she discovered that he had been cheating on her.

5. She was ………………….. with cold when we found her.

6. Alice turned ……….. with shock when she heard that her car had been stolen.

7. Have you got anything to cheer me up? I have been feeling ………… all day.