Como usar o ED e o ING no inglês? | Fluency TV Inglês

Summary

In this educational video, the instructor teaches how to expand your vocabulary by understanding the logic behind words with the suffix 'ING' and 'ED'. The lesson explains how these suffixes can turn verbs into adjectives, describing actions or feelings. Using examples like 'amazing', 'bored', and 'interesting', the instructor demonstrates the difference between actions, feelings, and characteristics. The video emphasizes context for understanding these word forms and offers practical tips to master them. Viewers are encouraged to practice and engage with the content for better language comprehension and use.

Takeaways

• 😀 The word 'amazing' is an adjective, not a verb, despite ending in 'ing'.
• 😀 The '-ing' ending can indicate both an action (verb) and an adjective that describes something.
• 😀 Words like 'bore' and 'interest' can form adjectives using the '-ing' and '-ed' endings.
• 😀 'Amazing' comes from the verb 'amaze', meaning to surprise or astonish, and forms the adjective 'amazing'.
• 😀 A verb ending in '-ing' describes an ongoing action, while '-ed' indicates a state or feeling of someone.
• 😀 It's important to understand context when using '-ing' (describes something/someone) and '-ed' (describes how we feel).
• 😀 An example of incorrect usage: Saying 'I'm interesting' instead of 'I'm interested' would create confusion.
• 😀 'Surprising' and 'surprised' both come from the verb 'surprise', but they convey different meanings based on context.
• 😀 The key to differentiating '-ing' and '-ed' forms is practice and understanding the context of the sentence.
• 😀 The lesson emphasizes the logic of word formation and how it helps expand your vocabulary.

Q & A

What does the word 'Amazing' mean?

The word 'Amazing' means wonderful, and it is used to describe something that causes surprise or admiration.

How does the 'ING' suffix affect the meaning of a word?

The 'ING' suffix can turn a verb into a noun describing an action or process (e.g., 'playing', 'traveling'). It can also form an adjective that describes a characteristic, as in 'Amazing', which is an adjective.

Can the 'ING' suffix only be used with verbs?

No, the 'ING' suffix is not limited to verbs. It can also be used to form adjectives, as in the case of 'Amazing', which is not a verb but an adjective.

What is the root word for 'Amazing' and what does it mean?

The root word for 'Amazing' is 'amaze', which means to surprise or astonish someone.

What is the difference between 'Amazing' and 'Amaze'?

'Amazing' is an adjective that describes something that causes surprise, while 'Amaze' is a verb that means to surprise or astonish someone.

How does the word 'Bore' relate to 'Boring' and 'Bored'?

The verb 'Bore' means to make someone feel uninterested, and 'Boring' is the adjective that describes something that causes boredom. 'Bored' describes how a person feels when they are uninterested.

What does 'interest' have to do with the 'ING' and 'ED' suffixes?

'Interest' can be transformed into 'Interesting' (adjective) to describe something that attracts attention or is engaging, and 'Interested' (adjective) to describe how a person feels about something.

What is the difference between 'surprising' and 'surprised'?

'Surprising' describes something that causes surprise, while 'Surprised' describes how a person feels when they experience surprise.

How can context help differentiate between 'ING' and 'ED' forms of words?

Context helps clarify the meaning of words with 'ING' and 'ED'. For example, 'She's surprising' might indicate admiration, while 'She's surprised' describes the person's emotional reaction to something unexpected.

What should you be careful about when using 'interesting' vs. 'interested' in a sentence?

It’s important to use 'interesting' to describe something that grabs attention and 'interested' to describe how you or someone else feels about it. For example, saying 'I'm interesting' would be incorrect if you mean to say you are intrigued by something.