Common Mistakes with English ADJECTIVES 👉🏼 -ed and -ing endings

Summary

In this lesson, Emma from mmmEnglish teaches how to correctly use adjectives ending in 'ED' and 'ING'. These adjectives are formed by adding suffixes to verbs and describe different aspects of emotions or characteristics. 'ING' adjectives describe things or situations causing feelings, while 'ED' adjectives describe temporary emotions experienced by people. Emma explains these differences through examples and encourages practice with interactive exercises. The lesson concludes with a worksheet and additional resources for further practice in speaking, writing, and listening. Emma also invites viewers to subscribe for future lessons.

Takeaways

• 😀 Adjectives can end in either ED or ING, which can confuse English learners when to use each form.
• 😀 ING adjectives describe the characteristics of a person, place, thing, or situation.
• 😀 ED adjectives describe emotions or feelings, which are typically temporary and experienced by people.
• 😀 You can't use ED adjectives to describe the feelings of things or situations as they don’t have feelings.
• 😀 ING adjectives describe something that causes a feeling in others, while ED adjectives describe the feeling itself.
• 😀 Example: 'Boring' refers to something that causes boredom, while 'bored' refers to the feeling of boredom.
• 😀 When talking about a temporary feeling or emotion, use the ED form (e.g., 'excited').
• 😀 To describe the thing or person that causes the feeling, use the ING form (e.g., 'exciting').
• 😀 Practice is essential in using ED and ING adjectives correctly in speaking, writing, and listening.
• 😀 A worksheet is provided to practice these adjectives, and answers will be shared to help learners improve.

Q & A

What is the main topic of this lesson?

The main topic of the lesson is understanding the difference between adjectives ending in ED and ING, particularly in the context of feelings and characteristics.

How are adjectives formed from verbs?

Adjectives are formed from verbs by adding either the suffix 'ED' or 'ING'. For example, the verb 'frustrate' can become 'frustrated' (ED) or 'frustrating' (ING).

When should you use an adjective ending in ING?

An adjective ending in ING is used to describe the characteristics of a person, place, thing, or situation. It refers to the source or cause of the feeling.

When should you use an adjective ending in ED?

An adjective ending in ED is used to describe an emotion or feeling, which is generally temporary and applies to people or sometimes animals, but not inanimate objects or situations.

Can you use ED adjectives to describe the feelings of things or situations?

No, ED adjectives cannot be used to describe the feelings of things or situations because they do not have feelings. ED adjectives are for people or animals who can experience emotions.

What is the difference between 'bored' and 'boring'?

'Bored' refers to a person's feeling of lack of interest, while 'boring' describes something or someone that causes others to feel uninterested or dull.

How does the adjective 'exciting' differ from 'excited'?

'Exciting' refers to something that causes excitement, whereas 'excited' refers to the feeling that someone has due to something exciting.

What are some examples of sentences that correctly use ED adjectives?

Examples include: 'I'm bored because I have nothing to do' (describing a temporary feeling) and 'I felt embarrassed when I spilled sauce on my dress' (describing a specific emotion).

What role does practice play in mastering these adjectives?

Practice is important to get familiar with using these adjectives in speaking, writing, and listening. It helps in distinguishing between ED and ING adjectives and applying them correctly.

Why is it important to listen to how others use these adjectives?

Listening to how others use these adjectives helps reinforce the correct usage in different contexts and allows you to practice how they are used naturally in conversation.