Hello there, this is Teacher Ola podcast episode 4.
My name’s Ola and I am an online English teacher.
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Today we’re going to talk about one grammar point. Adjectives ending in -ing and -ed. Ok, I know you might be thinking now: I don’t need that, this is too easy for me, and so on and I hope it’s the truth. BUT. It needs practice and it needs your attention because this is a common mistake made by many learners make it on various levels. So, definitely check out the worksheet available to this episode and do test yourself please. Mistakes are ok, it’s fine to mistake but first you have to realise there’s a mistake and then you can learn from that mistake and try to avoid making them again. This is called learning. So! Don’t worry if you do not make it right just yet.
There is a group of adjectives which end with -ing or -ed. Yes, if you think about it for too long you might get confused before we even start the topic because these endings are typical for verbs and you’re so right. That’s correct, but we can also use them for adjectives. The adjectives derived from verbs. This is the link. So for example: there is a verb to surprise and we also have two adjectives which come from that verb: surprised and surprising.
Let’s have a look at these words in context. Let’s start with the word: surprising:
As a verb: She is surprising all of us.
As an adjective: It’s a surprising piece of news! Tell me more!
OK, and the word: surprised.
As a verb: My friend surprised me yesterday.
As an adjective: He was surprised when he found his old notes.
Now, you see it can be confusing because you have the same word for completely different uses.
So, let’s begin with -ED ending.
I’m bored.
You’re exhausted.
She’s shocked.
Those sentences describe someone’s feelings or emotions. The adjectives: bored, exhausted, shocked they tell us how somebody feels. A person or an animal. It gives us information about the temporary state. It cannot be used with things, situations or ideas, because they don’t have feelings nor emotions.
Repeat after me:
I’m fulfilled with my job.
She’s terrified whenever she sees a spider.
They are worried about their child.
Ok, and -ING ending
Adjectives ending in -ing describe a thing that causes the emotion or feeling. It describes that boring person who makes you feel bored. Or that boring book.
It’s an interesting book.
This exercise in confusing.
My job is really tiring.
Adjectives ending in -ing describe the characteristic of a person a thing or a situation. This time you can use the adjective to describe more aspects not just living objects, but also things and situations.
This podcast is interesting.
The meeting in the morning was disappointing.
I felt disappointed because I expected more. The meeting was disappointing. The meeting is the cause of my current feelings.
Repeat after me:
I hate this food! It’s disgusting!
That speech was very inspiring.
Please stop doing it! It’s annoying!
My personal tip for you, is to remember one simple, super-simple sentence, and refer to that example whenever you feel confused.
My example sentence might be:
I’m bored, because my life is boring. Tadaaaah
Well now, keep in mind that:
Not all -ed adjectives take an -ing ending, and vice-versa.
For example:
Crowded, scarred, talented, stressed
Now,
Do you find it difficult to see the difference between -ed and -ing endings in adjectives? Do you even think about it? Go to my website and leave me a comment. Make 2 sentences with two words embarrassed and embarrassing. Go ahead, check yourself. Leave me 2 sentences in the comment section.
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Have a great week, till next Wednesday, happy learning, bye!