Understanding Adjectives Ending in -ing and -ed

The video tutorial explains the difference between adjectives ending in -ing and -ed. Adjectives ending in -ing describe the qualities or characteristics of a noun, while adjectives ending in -ed describe emotions or reactions. Examples are provided to illustrate the usage of both types of adjectives.

What do adjectives ending in -ing typically describe?

• Colors or shapes

• Actions or events

• Qualities or characteristics

• Reactions or emotions

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is an example of an adjective ending in -ing?

• Exhausting

• Happy

• Bored

• Surprised

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

If a book ends in an unexpected way, which adjective ending in -ing would describe it?

• Boring

• Surprising

• Exciting

• Exhausting

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How do adjectives ending in -ed differ from those ending in -ing?

• They describe the color of an object

• They describe the size of an object

• They describe reactions or emotions

• They describe the taste of food

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which adjective would you use to describe someone who feels tired after a long run?

• Surprised

• Exhausting

• Exhausted

• Surprising

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What feeling does the adjective 'bored' describe?

• A feeling of disinterest

• A feeling of tiredness

• A feeling of surprise

• A feeling of excitement

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E