Anger, Angry vs. Mad

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Note:: It is common in informal everyday expressions for the word "mad" to be used for "angry." This lesson covers the explicit and formal meaning of the words.

"Anger" (Angry) means a strong displeasure and antagonism directed toward the cause of a possible wrong or injustice; wrath; ire. Example: I am angry.

Madness (Mad) means a suffering from or manifesting severe mental disorder; insane; lunatic; psychotic; crazy. Example: Madness is a severe mental disorder.

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Directions:: Click the word that correctly completes each sentence.

1.: Mother is (angry) (mad) about your report card.
2.: His remarks made her (angry) (mad).
3.: The little boy was very (angry) (mad) at his mother.
4.: The participants in the argument became very (angry) (mad).
5.: Please don't be (angry) (mad) at me.
6.: His behavior became so unpredictable that we feared he was (angry) (mad).
7.: We could tell that he was (angry) (mad) because he was hearing voices.
8.: Before the mid-1800s (angry) (mad) people were placed in asylums with very poor living conditions.
9.: You must be (angry) (mad) if you think I'm going to help you rob a bank!
10.: Seeing things that aren't there can be an indication that someone is (angry) (mad).

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