When the adjective ends in -ed, it describes the feeling of something. For example: - I'm interested in modern art. (This is my personal feeling) - I was really bored yesterday.
When the adjective ends in -ing, it describes the feeling given by something. For example: - Modern art is interesting. ("Modern art" can't feel, but it makes me feel interested.). - The news was shocking. (The "news" gives us a shocking feeling)
He's bored. - He has nothing to do, he's not enjoying himself. This describes his feeling. - He's boring. - He's not an interesting person. This describes the feeling he gives to other people.
annoy - I don't get annoyed easily. amazed - I'm amazed by hers artistic talent. confused - I asked the teacher, but we were still confused. disappointed - They were disappointed the weather was not good. surprised - I was surprised to see you.
Adjectives: -ed / -ing Forms
ردحذفMany adjectives can end in -ed or -ing. For example:
- I'm excited about tomorrow.
- This is an exciting book.
When the adjective ends in -ed, it describes the feeling of something. For example:
ردحذف- I'm interested in modern art. (This is my personal feeling)
- I was really bored yesterday.
When the adjective ends in -ing, it describes the feeling given by something. For example:
ردحذف- Modern art is interesting. ("Modern art" can't feel, but it makes me feel interested.).
- The news was shocking. (The "news" gives us a shocking feeling)
He's bored. - He has nothing to do, he's not enjoying himself. This describes his feeling.
ردحذف- He's boring. - He's not an interesting person. This describes the feeling he gives to other people.
ed Adjective
ردحذفannoy - I don't get annoyed easily.
amazed - I'm amazed by hers artistic talent.
confused - I asked the teacher, but we were still confused.
disappointed - They were disappointed the weather was not good.
surprised - I was surprised to see you.
amused
thrilled
ing Adjective
ردحذفannoying - Noisy mobile phones can be annoying.
amazing - The concert last might was amazing.
confusing - This textbook is really confusing.
disappointing - Yesterday's weather was disappointing.
surprising - I heard some surprising news.
amusing
thrilling
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