Words ending in –ed and –ing

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What is the difference between words ending in -ed and -ing?

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Words ending in -ed typically indicate a completed action or a state resulting from an action (past participle), while words ending in -ing indicate an ongoing action or a state of being (present participle).

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Provide an example of a verb that can be used in both -ed and -ing forms.

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The verb 'bore' can be used as 'bored' (past participle) and 'boring' (present participle).

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What does the verb 'shrug' mean?

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To raise and lower the shoulders to express indifference or uncertainty.

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What does the verb 'scrub' mean?

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To clean something by rubbing it hard with a brush or cloth.

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What does the verb 'whip' mean in the context of cooking?

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To beat (a substance, such as cream or eggs) rapidly to incorporate air and increase volume.

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What does the verb 'wander' mean?

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To move about without a fixed course, aim, or goal.

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What does the verb 'order' mean in a restaurant context?

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To request food or drink from a menu.

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How do you form the past tense of regular verbs?

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By adding -ed to the base form of the verb.

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What is the present participle form of a verb?

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The form of a verb that ends in -ing, used to indicate ongoing action.

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What is an example of a sentence using a verb in the -ed form?

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George shrugged his shoulders.