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EXAMPLES OF -ED and -ING FORM OF ADJECTIVES

1. **Excited / Exciting**
- *Ed:* I was excited to receive the invitation to the party.
- *Ing:* The thrilling roller coaster ride was truly exciting.

2. **Bored / Boring**
- *Ed:* She felt bored during the long lecture.
- *Ing:* The boring documentary failed to capture my attention.

3. **Surprised / Surprising**
- *Ed:* I was pleasantly surprised by the unexpected gift.
- *Ing:* The surprising twist in the plot kept me on the edge of my seat.

4. **Frightened / Frightening**
- *Ed:* The sudden loud noise left her frightened.
- *Ing:* The horror movie was so frightening that I couldn't sleep.

5. **Tired / Tiring**
- *Ed:* After a long day at work, I felt tired and wanted to rest.
- *Ing:* The never-ending paperwork was incredibly tiring.

6. **Amused / Amusing**
- *Ed:* The comedian's jokes left the audience amused.
- *Ing:* The amusing story had everyone laughing.

7. **Confused / Confusing**
- *Ed:* He looked at the complex math problem, feeling confused.
- *Ing:* The confusing instructions made it difficult to assemble the furniture.

8. **Annoyed / Annoying**
- *Ed:* She was annoyed by the constant noise from the construction site.
- *Ing:* The annoying sound of the dripping faucet kept me awake all night.

9. **Interested / Interesting**
- *Ed:* The professor seemed interested in the student's research proposal.
- *Ing:* The historical documentary was so interesting that I watched it twice.

10. **Satisfied / Satisfying**


- *Ed:* After completing the project, he felt satisfied with his work.
- *Ing:* The delicious meal was incredibly satisfying.

11. **Puzzled / Puzzling**


- *Ed:* She was puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of her keys.
- *Ing:* The puzzling riddle took me a while to solve.

12. **Frustrated / Frustrating**


- *Ed:* The constant technical issues left him frustrated.
- *Ing:* Dealing with the slow internet was highly frustrating.

13. **Embarrassed / Embarrassing**


- *Ed:* He was embarrassed by his mistake during the presentation.
- *Ing:* The embarrassing situation made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

14. **Inspired / Inspiring**


- *Ed:* The touching story inspired her to pursue her dreams.
- *Ing:* Watching the talented artist at work was truly inspiring.

15. **Relaxed / Relaxing**


- *Ed:* After a day at the spa, she felt relaxed and rejuvenated.
- *Ing:* The soothing music created a relaxing atmosphere in the room.

16. **Alarmed / Alarming**


- *Ed:* The sudden loud bang alarmed the entire neighborhood.
- *Ing:* The alarming news about the impending storm made everyone prepare.

17. **Pleased / Pleasing**


- *Ed:* She was pleased with the positive feedback on her project.
- *Ing:* The pleasing aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

18. **Enraged / Enraging**


- *Ed:* He was enraged by the unfair treatment he received.
- *Ing:* The enraging comments only escalated the argument.

19. **Exhausted / Exhausting**


- *Ed:* After running a marathon, she felt completely exhausted.
- *Ing:* The exhausting workout left me drenched in sweat.

20. **Disappointed / Disappointing**


- *Ed:* The team was disappointed with the loss in the championship.
- *Ing:* The disappointing performance of the movie received negative reviews.

Certainly! Here are 20 more examples of adjectives in both the -ed and -ing forms, each used in a
sentence:

21. **Awed / Awe-inspiring**


- *Ed:* The breathtaking view of the mountains left me awed.
- *Ing:* The awe-inspiring beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

22. **Determined / Determining**


- *Ed:* Despite the challenges, he remained determined to succeed.
- *Ing:* The determining factor in their decision was the cost.

23. **Satisfied / Satisfying**


- *Ed:* The customers were satisfied with the excellent service.
- *Ing:* The satisfying taste of the homemade soup warmed my heart.

24. **Thrilled / Thrilling**


- *Ed:* She was thrilled to receive the promotion at work.
- *Ing:* The thrilling adventure novel kept me up all night.

25. **Agitated / Agitating**


- *Ed:* His constant interruptions left her feeling agitated.
- *Ing:* The agitating noise from the construction site disrupted my concentration.

26. **Amazed / Amazing**


- *Ed:* The magician's tricks left the audience amazed.
- *Ing:* The amazing acrobatic performance left everyone in awe.

27. **Disgusted / Disgusting**


- *Ed:* The dirty conditions of the restroom left her disgusted.
- *Ing:* The disgusting smell from the garbage bin was unbearable.

28. **Charmed / Charming**


- *Ed:* She was charmed by the quaint little bookstore.
- *Ing:* The charming smile on his face brightened up the room.

29. **Puzzled / Puzzling**


- *Ed:* The mysterious disappearance of the key left him puzzled.
- *Ing:* The puzzling question stumped even the brightest students.
30. **Dazzled / Dazzling**
- *Ed:* She was dazzled by the sparkling jewels in the display.
- *Ing:* The dazzling fireworks display lit up the night sky.

31. **Fascinated / Fascinating**


- *Ed:* The students were fascinated by the professor's lecture.
- *Ing:* The fascinating documentary explored ancient civilizations.

32. **Enchanted / Enchanting**


- *Ed:* The couple felt enchanted by the romantic setting.
- *Ing:* The enchanting melody of the music transported me to another world.

33. **Fulfilled / Fulfilling**


- *Ed:* Completing the challenging project left him fulfilled.
- *Ing:* The fulfilling experience of volunteering at the shelter warmed her heart.

34. **Terrified / Terrifying**


- *Ed:* The horror movie left her terrified and unable to sleep.
- *Ing:* The terrifying sound of footsteps in the dark sent shivers down my spine.

35. **Motivated / Motivating**


- *Ed:* The encouraging words from the coach motivated the team.
- *Ing:* The motivating speeches inspired everyone in the audience.

36. **Disturbed / Disturbing**


- *Ed:* The disturbing news on the television affected her deeply.
- *Ing:* The disturbed expression on his face hinted at hidden troubles.

37. **Jolted / Jolting**


- *Ed:* The unexpected news jolted him out of his complacency.
- *Ing:* The jolting ride on the rocky road was quite uncomfortable.

38. **Horrified / Horrifying**


- *Ed:* They were horrified by the graphic scenes in the movie.
- *Ing:* The horrifying sight of the accident made everyone gasp.

39. **Inspired / Inspiring**


- *Ed:* The success story of the entrepreneur inspired him to start his own business.
- *Ing:* The inspiring quotes in the book motivated me to pursue my goals.

40. **Saddened / Saddening**


- *Ed:* She was saddened by the news of her friend's illness.
- *Ing:* The saddening sight of the abandoned puppy tugged at my heartstrings.

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