ADJECTIVES -ED -ING

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

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-ed adjectives describe how a person feels (e.g., 'bored' means the person feels bored). -ing adjectives describe the effect something has on a person (e.g., 'boring' means the thing causes boredom).

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

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She was excited about the concert.

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

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The concert was exciting.

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What does the adjective 'shocking' imply?

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It implies that something is surprising or causes shock.

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What does the adjective 'satisfying' imply?

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It implies that something meets expectations or provides pleasure.

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How do you choose between 'bored' and 'boring'?

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Use 'bored' to describe a person's feeling and 'boring' to describe something that causes that feeling.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'embarrassing'?

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It was embarrassing when I tripped in front of everyone.

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What is an example of a sentence using 'embarrassed'?

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I felt embarrassed after tripping.

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What is the adjective form of 'interest'?

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Interesting (for something that causes interest) and interested (for someone who feels interest).