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HOW TO use ING and ED correctly.
Do you know the difference between these two sentences: I am bored and I am boring? Watch the video to find out and learn more about the correct use of ING and ED.
Video lesson 04:34, Quiz 5:00
Adjectives that end in ED describe emotions; they indicate how someone feels about something, e.g., I feel tired -I’m going to go to bed.
Adjectives that end in ING describe the thing that causes the emotion. e.g., A boring maths class makes you feel bored. The lesson, in this case, is what causes you to be bored.
Examples:
The film was so amusing. I was amused by the film.
I was very annoyed with the way she said that. It is really annoying when the train is late.
I don’t understand this exercise; it is way too confusing. If you feel confused, you should ask for help.
I was frightened to death to talk to him. Apparently, he found the idea of jail less frightening than the huge dog.
EXAMPLE |
NEW WORD/ EXPRESSION |
| The film was very amusing. | amusing: causing laughter and providing entertainment. |
| He was very frightened at the sight of the dog. | frightened: afraid or anxious. |
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