ed vs ing
Use of English
ed vs. ing
American Trivia
100
He’s an amaz____ person; he’s not afraid to do anything.
amazing
100
The ticket was cheaper than I had expected. AS The ticket ________ I had expected.
The ticket wasn't as expensive as I had expected.
100
You will never get _____ (bored/boring) at night in Berlin because the nightlife is wonderful.
get bored
100

What is the capitol of FLorida?

Tallahassee

200
Joseph can be really irritat____ when he’s in a silly mood.
irritating
200
Eliza felt disappointed not to be chosen for the team. FOR It _______Eliza not to be chosen for the team.
It was disappointing for Eliza not to be chosen for the team.
200
My teachers find it very (irritated/irritating) when people chew gum in class.
find it very irritating
200

What is the largest state in the US?

ak

300
I’m not interest____ in learning to drive.
interested
300
Taking regular exercise is how my grandmother lived to be 100. BECAUSE My grandmother lived to be 100 __________ regular exercise.
My grandmother lived to be 100 because she took regular exercise.
300
The situation was very (embarrassed/embarrassing) for me and I felt uncomfortable.
The situation was very embarrassing.
300

What is the smallest state in the US?

ri

400
It was really embarrass_____. I burnt all the sausages when my friends came over for a barbecue.
embarrassing
400
She prefers tennis to hockey. MUCH She doesn't _______ as tennis.
She doesn't like hockey as much as tennis.
400
Everyone watches Luke at parties because he's just an ______ (astonished/astonishing) dancer.
astonishing.
400

What is the name of our 16th president?

AL

500
I was quite disappoint_____ not to win the tennis match, after I’d trained so hard.
disappointed
500
I think golf is more boring than any other sport. LEAST I think golf _______ sport.
I think golf is the least interesting sport.
500
Anita looked quite (worried/worrying) when she left school.
worried
500

What year did we gain independence?

1776

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