ADJECTIVES -ED -ING

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What is the difference between -ed and -ing adjectives?

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-ed adjectives describe how someone feels (e.g., tired, amazed). -ing adjectives describe the effect of something on someone (e.g., tiring, amazing).

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Provide an example of an -ed adjective in a sentence.

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After the eight-hour flight, we were all tired.

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Provide an example of an -ing adjective in a sentence.

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The movie was boring.

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What does the adjective 'embarrassed' describe?

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It describes a feeling of self-consciousness or shame.

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What does the adjective 'embarrassing' describe?

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It describes something that causes embarrassment.

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When would you use 'relaxed' instead of 'relaxing'?

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Use 'relaxed' to describe how someone feels, and 'relaxing' to describe an activity that helps someone feel relaxed.

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What is an example of a situation that could be described as 'amazing'?

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Seeing dinosaur bones at the museum could be described as amazing.

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How do you determine whether to use -ed or -ing in a sentence?

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Consider whether you are describing a feeling (-ed) or the cause of that feeling (-ing).

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What is the adjective form of the verb 'bore'?

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Boring (the act of causing boredom).

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What is the adjective form of the verb 'amaze'?

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Amazing (the act of causing amazement).