A1/A2 English - Adjectives ending in '-ed'/'-ing'
We use an adjective with an -ed ending or an -ing in different situations. One is for describing a feeling while another is used to describe the cause. Let’s look at which one is which. Discover essential A1/A2 English grammar principles on this page, tailored for beginners seeking a solid foundation in language learning
Adjectives ed/ing
“Words that end in ‘-ed’ show feelings from doing something, like ‘excited’ or ‘surprised.’ Words ending in ‘-ing’ tell about qualities in a person or thing, like ‘interesting’ or ‘captivating.’ Both types help express details in a special way.”
Adjective + ed
We usually use adjectives with an ‘ed’ ending to describe our feelings. For example:
I am bored of this book.
She is excited for the movie.
We are tired after the walk.
Adjective + ing
We usually use adjectives with an ‘ing’ ending to describe what causes the feeling:
I am bored of this book.
She is excited for the movie.
We are tired after the walk.
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Feeling
Casue
excited
exciting
bored
boring
tired
tiring
worried
worrying
interested
Interesting
annoyed
annoying