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Adjective Endings -ed and -ing
Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing come from verbs. We use -ed to describe the way we feel.
EXAMPLES: I'm tired; he's scared; they're confused.
We use -ing to describe how we feel about someone or something.
Examples: The book is interesting; the speaker is boring; the movie was terrifying.
Directions: Use the verbs in the table below in the order they appear in the list. Change the verbs to -ed or -ing adjectives to fit the meaning of the sentence. Correct spelling is important. Hit the tab key after you write the adjective. Green signals correct answer; red, incorrect.
excite interest confuse terrify relax exhaust worry challenge fascinate concern damage energize tire 1. EcoTours plans vacations in exotic places. Are you in booking a tour?
2. Many tourists get lost in foreign cities because of the way the streets are laid out.
3. Some people are too to travel because they fear a terrorist attack.
4. John's vacation in Hawaii was very , but his wife felt because she scuba dived every day.
5. Most parents are very about their children when they begin driving.
6. Driving to high school on the freeway during rush hour is especially .
7. Many young boys are by video games. However, their parents are often about the violence in these games.
8. Playing too many video games may have effects on the eyes.
9. Taking a brisk walk can be very when you are .
