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Which sentence correctly uses an adjective ending in '-ed'?
Which sentence correctly uses an adjective ending in '-ed'?
- The rollercoaster was exciting.
- He was bored during the lecture. (correct)
- She felt exciting about the news.
- I am exciting to go to the party.
If a movie is described as 'thrilling', what does this imply about the audience's likely experience?
If a movie is described as 'thrilling', what does this imply about the audience's likely experience?
- The audience will generally feel bored.
- The audience will feel thrilled. (correct)
- The audience will be indifferent to the film.
- The audience will likely be confused by the plot.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates an incorrect usage of '-ed' and '-ing' adjectives?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates an incorrect usage of '-ed' and '-ing' adjectives?
- She found the lecture to be very interested. (correct)
- The book was quite fascinating.
- The children were excited about the trip.
- The dog was frightened by the loud noise.
What is the primary difference in meaning between 'I am annoyed' and 'I am annoying'?
What is the primary difference in meaning between 'I am annoyed' and 'I am annoying'?
Select the most appropriate adjective to complete the following sentence: 'The instructions were so complex that everyone felt ____.'
Select the most appropriate adjective to complete the following sentence: 'The instructions were so complex that everyone felt ____.'
Which of the following describes a situation where using both the '-ed' and '-ing' form of an adjective would be grammatically correct?
Which of the following describes a situation where using both the '-ed' and '-ing' form of an adjective would be grammatically correct?
The formula for determining revenue in a business is calculated as $R = PQ$ where $R$ is Revenue, $P$ is the price of a good, and $Q$ is the number of units sold. Which of the scenarios describes the sentence: 'The CEO was satisfying after selling 1000 units.'
The formula for determining revenue in a business is calculated as $R = PQ$ where $R$ is Revenue, $P$ is the price of a good, and $Q$ is the number of units sold. Which of the scenarios describes the sentence: 'The CEO was satisfying after selling 1000 units.'
The following sentence is grammatically incorrect: 'The test was terrified.' How can this be revised so that the sentence is correct?
The following sentence is grammatically incorrect: 'The test was terrified.' How can this be revised so that the sentence is correct?
Consider this scenario: A parent says, 'I am worried because my child is worrying me.' Explain the meaning of the sentence.
Consider this scenario: A parent says, 'I am worried because my child is worrying me.' Explain the meaning of the sentence.
Flashcards
Adjectives ending in -ed
Adjectives ending in -ed
Adjectives ending in '-ed' describe feelings or states of being.
Adjectives ending in -ing
Adjectives ending in -ing
Adjectives ending in '-ing' describe the qualities of something that causes a feeling.
Example of -ed adjective
Example of -ed adjective
Describing the students' state: They feel bored.
Example of -ing adjective
Example of -ing adjective
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Another example of -ed adjective
Another example of -ed adjective
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Another example of -ing adjective
Another example of -ing adjective
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Study Notes
- Articulate adjectives describe feelings and personality/events.
- Adjectives end in -ed or -ing.
-ed Adjectives
- -ed adjectives describe feelings.
- Example: The students are bored.
-ing Adjectives
- -ing adjectives describe a personality, place, event, or experience.
- Example: The lesson is boring.
- Example: They are excited.
- Example: The game is exciting.
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