-ED or -ING ADJECTIVES
In English, adjectives ending in -ed and -ing have different meanings and are used in different situations. Here’s an easy way to understand the difference:
1. -ed Adjectives (Bored, Excited, Tired, etc.)
- -ed adjectives describe how a person feels. They are used to talk about emotions or feelings.
- These adjectives are for people or sometimes animals, not for things or situations.
Examples:
- I am bored (This means I feel bored).
- She is excited about the trip (This means she feels excited).
- They were tired after the long day (This means they feel tired).
Key Tip: -ed adjectives are for describing how you or someone else feels.
2. -ing Adjectives (Boring, Exciting, Tiring, etc.)
- -ing adjectives describe things, situations, or experiences that cause a feeling.
- These adjectives are used to say what kind of effect something has on people.
Examples:
- The movie was boring (The movie made me feel bored).
- The trip was exciting (The trip made her feel excited).
- The work is tiring (The work makes them feel tired).
Key Tip: -ing adjectives describe things or situations that cause feelings.
Simple Trick to Remember:
- Use -ed to describe how someone feels.
- Use -ing to describe what causes the feeling.
More Examples:
- Bored vs. Boring:
- “I am bored because the movie is boring.”
- Excited vs. Exciting:
- “She is excited because the news is exciting.”
- Tired vs. Tiring:
- “They are tired because the hike was tiring.”
By keeping these differences in mind, you’ll know when to use -ed or -ing adjectives correctly!
Quiz: Choosing Between -ed and -ing Adjectives (Part 1)
1. The movie was really __________. I almost fell asleep!
a) boring
b) bored
2. I felt __________ after running for an hour.
a) tiring
b) tired
3. She is very __________ about her new job!
a) exciting
b) excited
4. This book is so __________ that I can’t put it down!
a) exciting
b) excited
5. He was __________ when he heard the bad news.
a) boring
b) bored
6. The lecture was __________, and I struggled to pay attention.
a) boring
b) bored
7. I am __________ to meet my friends this weekend.
a) exciting
b) excited
8. The weather is __________ today. It makes me want to stay inside.
a) tiring
b) tired
9. The project is __________ because it requires a lot of focus.
a) tiring
b) tired
10. She was __________ when she finished her exam early.
a) exciting
b) excited
11. The ride at the amusement park was __________!
a) thrilling
b) thrilled
12. After the long meeting, I felt really __________.
a) exhausting
b) exhausted
13. The new restaurant is really __________! Everyone is talking about it.
a) exciting
b) excited
14. I was __________ to hear my favorite band was coming to town!
a) boring
b) bored
15. After running the marathon, I felt completely __________.
a) tiring
b) tired
Answers:
- a) boring
- b) tired
- b) excited
- a) exciting
- b) bored
- a) boring
- b) excited
- a) tiring
- a) tiring
- b) excited
- a) thrilling
- b) exhausted
- a) exciting
- b) bored
- b) tired
Here are 15 additional questions about -ed and -ing adjectives, featuring a wider variety of adjectives. Each question asks you to choose the correct adjective to complete the sentence. Answers are provided at the bottom.
Quiz: Choosing Between -ed and -ing Adjectives (Part 2)
1. The documentary was really __________. I learned a lot!
a) informative
b) informed
2. After studying all night, I felt __________ in the morning.
a) exhausting
b) exhausted
3. His jokes are always __________; I can’t stop laughing!
a) amusing
b) amused
4. She was __________ when she received the award.
a) surprising
b) surprised
5. The science experiment was __________; the kids loved it!
a) fascinating
b) fascinated
6. I felt __________ when I finished the puzzle.
a) satisfying
b) satisfied
7. The instructions were __________, and I couldn’t follow them.
a) confusing
b) confused
8. The concert was so __________ that everyone wanted to go again.
a) thrilling
b) thrilled
9. I was __________ by how quickly the time passed.
a) surprising
b) surprised
10. This math problem is __________! I need help.
a) challenging
b) challenged
11. The food at the restaurant was __________; I can’t wait to go back!
a) satisfying
b) satisfied
12. The book was __________; I couldn’t put it down!
a) captivating
b) captivated
13. The teacher’s explanation was __________, and it made everything clear.
a) enlightening
b) enlightened
14. I felt __________ after the yoga class.
a) relaxing
b) relaxed
15. The new smartphone is really __________; it has so many features!
a) interesting
b) interested
Answers:
- a) informative
- b) exhausted
- a) amusing
- b) surprised
- a) fascinating
- b) satisfied
- a) confusing
- a) thrilling
- b) surprised
- a) challenging
- a) satisfying
- a) captivating
- a) enlightening
- b) relaxed
- a) interesting