Adjectives

• General English
ending in '-ed' • 4th Stage
and '-ing' UNIT 8
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 Adjectives that end in -ed generally describe
emotions –
they tell us how people feel.
Examples:

1- I was so bored in that lesson, I almost

-ed adjectives fell asleep.

2- He was surprised to see Helen after all

those years.

3- She was really tired and went to bed

early.
 Adjectives that end in -ing generally describe
the thing that causes the emotion
– a boring lesson makes you feel bored.

Examples:

-ing adjectives 1- Have you seen that film? It's really

frightening.

2- I could listen to the song for hours. It's

so interesting.

3- I can't sleep! That noise is really

annoying!
 Example sentences of adjectives ending in -ED and -ING
• This grammar lesson is boring.
• I am bored reading all about these grammar rules.
• I am tired right now.
• My flight was tiring.
• Public toilets are usually disgusting.
• I am disgusted by the smell in some of them.
• Your speech was very inspiring.
• I am now inspired to do wonderful things with my life.
Exercise: Choose the correct adjective between brackets

• I was --------- by the news. ( shocked, shocking) 

•  The accident was ------------last night. (shocked, shocking)
• They were -------------- by the film. ( frightening, frightened)
• The  voyage was -------------! (frightening, frightened)
• I am ------------- by her behaviour. (annoyed, annoying) 
• This noise is very --------------. (annoyed, annoying)
• Sally was ----------- in the interview. (confusing, confused)
• These  street signs are -----------in the city. (confusing, confused)
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