ed/ing adjectives

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What are ed/ing adjectives?

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Ed/ing adjectives are descriptive words that end in 'ed' or 'ing'. 'Ed' adjectives describe how a person feels, while 'ing' adjectives describe the effect something has on a person.

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When do we use 'ed' adjectives?

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We use 'ed' adjectives to describe a person's feelings or emotions. For example, 'I am bored' means I feel bored.

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When do we use 'ing' adjectives?

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We use 'ing' adjectives to describe the characteristics of a person, thing, or situation that causes a feeling. For example, 'The movie is boring' means the movie causes boredom.

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Example of an 'ed' adjective in a sentence.

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She felt excited about the trip.

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Example of an 'ing' adjective in a sentence.

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The trip was exciting.

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What is the difference between 'bored' and 'boring'?

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'Bored' describes a feeling (I am bored), while 'boring' describes something that causes that feeling (The movie is boring).

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What does 'terrifying' mean?

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'Terrifying' is an 'ing' adjective that describes something that causes fear.

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What does 'embarrassed' mean?

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'Embarrassed' is an 'ed' adjective that describes a feeling of shame or awkwardness.

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What does 'annoying' mean?

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'Annoying' is an 'ing' adjective that describes something that causes irritation.

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What does 'fascinating' mean?

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'Fascinating' is an 'ing' adjective that describes something that captures interest or attention.