ED or ING Adjectives Quiz

The news of the accident was deeply __________ (alarmed / alarming), and it left everyone in shock.

• alarmed

• alarming

She felt __________ (aggravated / aggravating) after waiting in line for over an hour with no progress.

• aggravated

• aggravating

I was completely __________ (captivated / captivating) by the performance; I couldn't take my eyes off the stage.

• captivated

• captivating

The documentary about climate change was extremely __________ (disturbed / disturbing); I couldn't sleep after watching it.

• disturbed

• disturbing

He felt __________ (embarrassed / embarrassing) when his phone rang loudly during the quiet meeting.

• embarrassed

• embarrassing

Completing the marathon was one of the most __________ (fulfilled / fulfilling) experiences of her life.

• fulfilled

• fulfilling

After receiving the award, he felt deeply __________ (gratified / gratifying) by all the hard work he had put in.

• gratified

• gratifying

The artist's speech was truly __________ (inspired / inspiring); it motivated many people to pursue their dreams.

• inspired

• inspiring

She felt deeply __________ (insulted / insulting) by the rude comments made about her work.

• insulted

• insulting

Planning the wedding became __________ (overwhelmed / overwhelming) with all the details they had to manage.

• overwhelmed

• overwhelming