Adjectives with -ing or -ed - English Grammar Exercise

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When to use adjectives with ending -ing or -ed? Practice your knowledge about adjectives with this free English grammar exercise.

Question 1:

The teacher spoke about English grammar for a whole hour. For me, it was fun, but I think she was _______.

A) boring

B) bored

1 b

Question 2:

Grandma was _______ about our visit because we haven't seen each other for a long time. Unfortunately, we couldn't come because we got sick.

A) exciting

B) excited

1 b

Question 3:

The child psychologist was _______ by his ability to read at such a young age.

A) amazing

B) amazed

1 b

Question 4:

The trip to the forest and back was very _______. Next time I choose where to go.

A) tired

B) tiring

1 b

Question 5:

I sell these old English books only for a dollar each. Are you _______?

A) interesting

B) interested

1 b

Question 6:

What does that weird expression on your face mean? I hope you are not _______.

A) irritated

B) irritating

1 b

Question 7:

The yesterday's homework was so _______. I honestly thought I wouldn't finish it.

A) frustrating

B) frustrated

1 b

Question 8:

My little dog is always _______ during fireworks. They should ban it for good.

A) terrified

B) terrifying

1 b

Question 9:

I tripped on the stairs before the whole school. I felt so _______.

A) embarrassed

B) embarrassing

1 b

Question 10:

The headmaster called today because you've been caught cheating. It was _______ to hear that.

A) disappointed

B) disappointing

1 b