Quiz: -ed and -ing Adjectives

1. Many people find bungee jumping an _____ adventure.
Correct Answer(s): amazing
We use amazing to describe the thing itself (the adventure). You feel amazed when something is amazing.

2. The thief entered the bank with a weapon and a clown mask. Everyone thought he looked _____ .
Correct Answer(s): terrifying
We use terrifying to describe the person or situation. You feel terrified when something or someone is terrifying.

3. Lisa felt very _____ with her brother because he hid the important news from her.
Correct Answer(s): annoyed
We use annoyed to describe how a person feels. Something or someone is annoying when it makes you feel annoyed.

4. The class felt really _____ after seeing their low test scores.
Correct Answer(s): disappointed
We use disappointed for the feeling people have. The results themselves are disappointing.

5. Our history teacher is extremely _____ . He talks so slowly that half the class almost falls asleep.
Correct Answer(s): boring
We use boring to describe the person or thing. Students feel bored when the teacher is boring.

6. This holiday season, every gift I received turned out to be quite _____ .
Correct Answer(s): disappointing
We use disappointing to describe the gifts. You feel disappointed when something is disappointing.

7. My uncle is a truly _____ person. He has visited more than forty countries.
Correct Answer(s): interesting
We use interesting to describe the person. You feel interested when someone or something is interesting.

8. I felt completely _____ when I suddenly saw my old classmate at the airport. She was not supposed to be in the city.
Correct Answer(s): surprised
We use surprised for the feeling. The situation itself is surprising.

9. Young people often become very _____ if they have to give a speech in front of a large crowd.
Correct Answer(s): embarrassed
We use embarrassed to describe how people feel. The situation of speaking in public is embarrassing.

10. In that old photograph you can clearly see a _____ picture that looks like a spirit.
Correct Answer(s): shocking
We use shocking to describe the image. You feel shocked when you see something shocking.

11. I was totally ________ when John suddenly appeared at the party, since he was supposed to be abroad.
Correct Answer(s): surprised
Use -ed adjectives to describe how someone feels. Here, the speaker experienced the feeling of being surprised by John's unexpected appearance.

12. They turned off the movie halfway through because the special effects were too ________ for the kids.
Correct Answer(s): frightening
Use -ing adjectives to describe the thing that causes a feeling.
The movie's special effects caused the fear, making them frightening.

13. The audience was completely ________ that the magician pulled off such a dangerous stunt safely.
Correct Answer(s): amazed
Use -ed adjectives for a person's inner emotions. The audience felt amazed by the trick.

14. The fans felt deeply ________ after the outdoor concert was suddenly canceled due to rain.
Correct Answer(s): disappointed
Use -ed to describe how people feel. The fans experienced the emotion of being disappointed.
(The cancellation itself would be described as disappointing).

15. I couldn't assemble the new furniture because the instruction manual was incredibly ______.
Correct Answer(s): confusing
Use -ing to describe something that produces a feeling in others.
The manual caused confusion, so the manual is confusing.

16. Tripping over the carpet in front of the whole school made him feel extremely ______.
Correct Answer(s): embarrassed
Use -ed to express an internal feeling or state. He felt embarrassed after tripping.

17. Listening to classical music before bed is very ______ after a long, stressful day of work.
Correct Answer(s): relaxing
Use -ing to describe the cause of an emotion.
Because the music makes you feel relaxed, the music itself is relaxing.

18. The barking dog next door is incredibly ______ because it keeps me awake all night.
Correct Answer(s): annoying
Use -ing adjectives to describe someone or something that causes an emotion in others. The dog causes annoyance, which makes it annoying.

19. Watching television is very ______.
Correct Answer(s): relaxing
We use -ing adjectives to describe a thing or situation that causes a feeling. The television causes relaxation, so it is relaxing.

20. My brother was very ______ about the holiday.
Correct Answer(s): excited
We use -ed adjectives to describe how a person feels. The brother felt the emotion, so he was excited.

21. My parents were ______ that I passed my exam.
Correct Answer(s): amazed
We use -ed adjectives to describe internal feelings or emotions. The parents felt amazement, so they were amazed.

22. We were too late. It was so ______.
Correct Answer(s): disappointing
We use -ing adjectives to describe an event or situation that gives us a feeling. The situation of being late caused the feeling, making it disappointing.

23. He was such a ______ man that everyone liked him.
Correct Answer(s): charming
We use -ing adjectives to describe someone's personality or the effect they have on others. He caused people to like him, so he was charming.

24. The long walk home made us very ______.
Correct Answer(s): tired
We use -ed adjectives to describe a person's state or feeling. The walk (which was tiring) caused us to feel tired.