THE ED AND ING
ADJECTIVES
Definition: In English, there are many adjectives that end
in -ED or -ING.
We use an adjective that ends in -ING to describe:
We use an adjective that ends in -ING to describe:
The characteristic of a person
A thing
A situation
An action
An event
For example:
This is an interesting book.
He is an interesting man.
That is a surprising event.
It is an exciting holiday.
We use an adjective that ends in -ED to describe:
1: How people feel.
2: A temporary thing.
For example:
Mike is very tired.
We are feeling really exhausted.
Compare The Difference:
My girlfriend is bored. - (My girlfriend feels bored)
My girlfriend is boring. - (My girlfriend is a boring
person)
You can use these adjectives to describe people or situations
but be careful that you are using the correct adjective. For example, there is
a big difference in meaning between:
I am confused. - (I don't understand something)
I am confusing. - (I will cause you to be confused)
Note that the sentences
below are to highlight the difference between the two types of adjectives. They
are NOT common to do or say because they sound repetitive.
I was shocked by how shocking the
accident was last night.
They were frightened by the frightening roller-coaster
ride!
I am annoyed by how annoying that person
in front of us is.
Sally was confused by the confusing street
signs in the city.
Example sentences of adjectives ending in -ED and –ING:
This grammar lesson is boring. I am bored reading
all about these grammar rules.
I am tired right now. My flight was tiring (because
it was a twelve-hour flight).
Public toilets are usually disgusting. I am disgusted by
the smell in some of them.
Your speech was very inspiring. I am now inspired to
do wonderful things with my life.
For related information about the adjectives:
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