Understanding -ed vs -ing Adjectives in English

Learn the difference between -ed and -ing adjectives in English to improve your language skills.

Adjectives that end in -ed describe a person's feelings or state:

• I am tired.
• She’s bored.
• He is excited.

These forms express how someone feels. For example, "I am bored" means that you are feeling boredom.

Adjectives ending in -ing describe what causes those feelings, which can be a thing or a person:

• The movie was boring.
• The concert was exciting.
• She is so annoying.

These forms explain the cause of the feelings. For instance, "The movie was boring" means that the movie made you feel bored.

Here’s a helpful sentence that uses both forms: "The presentation was so boring that many people in the audience felt bored and disinterested.".

By understanding and practicing these forms, you can improve your English and communicate more effectively. Watch the video and try making your own sentences with -ed and -ing adjectives to solidify your understanding.