• An adjective that ends in "-ING" is used to describe a person, a thing or a situation.
• An adjective that ends in "-ED" is used to describe a feeling or an emotion.
Let's look at some examples!
• Interested or Interesting?
I am very interested in art
Art is very interesting
• Bored or Boring?
I have nothing to do, I'm bored
The film is very boring
• Tired or Tiring?
I'm tired, I'm going to bed
My week was very tiring
• Amazed or Amazing?
I'm amazed by their new album
Their new album is amazing!
• Confused or Confusing?
I was confused about adjectives
Adjectives can be confusing
• Annoyed or Annoying?
I'm a little bit annoyed, someone ate my sandwich
Flies can be very annoying
• Inspired or Inspiring?
I wrote a poem book this morning, I was very inspired
Your presentation was inspiring, well done!