Master Your -ed and -ing Adjectives Knowledge – 101 interactive test with answers

Adjectives that end in „-ed” and „-ing” are known as past participial adjectives (ending in „-ed”) and present participial adjectives (ending in „-ing”).

Past participial adjectives ending in „-ed” describe how someone feels about something or someone. They typically give us information about emotions or feelings caused by the object.

Example:
1. I felt bored during the lecture. (the speaker was bored)
2. She was surprised by the news. (the news was surprising)

– Present participial adjectives ending in „-ing” describe the characteristics of a person or thing. They often indicate the quality or characteristics of the person or thing mentioned.

Example:
1. The movie was interesting. (the movie has the quality of being interesting)
2. She finds the book confusing. (the book causes confusion)

It’s important to note that some adjectives like „exciting” can function as both a present participle and past participle adjective based on context.

Example:
1. The movie is exciting. (present participle – it causes excitement)
2. I am excited about the movie. (past participle – I feel excitement)

Understanding the distinction between past and present participial adjectives can help you correctly interpret the intended meaning of a sentence.

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