Adjectives that end in –ed describe the person’s feeling. How 
we feel about something.
Adjectives that end in –ing 
describe the thing/person that produces these feelings, i.e. the 
characteristics of a person/thing/situation.
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He is such an interesting 
man…
-       I’m so interested in 
him…
-       Well, these are your feelings. I don’t 
share them…
-       Thank goodness! He is my 
boyfriend))
-       But he’s really an interesting 
man.
-       Yes, he is. He’s the most interesting, 
charming guy in the whole world.
-       I see how he causes these strong 
emotions.
-       Oh, really? I think you’re just 
…
-       What?! I’m just tired of listening to 
all of that. You’re talking about him all the time.
-       Yes, I feel like I want to describe my 
feelings to him all the time. I’m so happy and excited about our next 
meeting.
-       Tell me, how do you think he feels 
about you?
-       I believe he’s in love with me, too. 
Every time when he looks at me, his eyes are shining like 
diamonds…
-       Wow, I think you definitely have to 
write a song about him. He’ll be delighted.
-       I have something in mind already. Do 
you mind if I describe to you his outstanding 
characteristics?
-       I do mind. But that won’t stop you, 
right?
-       He is so inspiring, interesting, 
charming. He makes me feel loved and appreciated. I’m so excited to see him 
after an hour. Have I told you about his appealing traits 
already?
-       Oh, here we go again. You make me feel 
tired. Change the topic!
-       Sorry, I can’t think of anything else 
in the moment. He is such an interesting guy…
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Adjectives that end in –ed describe the person’s feeling. How 
we feel about something.
1.    I’m so tired of listening to all of 
that. (These are my feelings and emotions, how I 
feel)
2.    I’m so excited to see him after an 
hour. (These are my feelings and emotions, how I 
feel)
Adjectives that end in –ing 
describe the thing/person that produces these feelings, i.e. the 
characteristics of a person/thing/situation.
1.    He’s such an interesting 
man
2.    He’s interesting, inspiring, 
charming… 

 
 

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