ESL BLUES adjectives ending in -ing and -ed

This is the original, old-style quiz. If you prefer, click here to go directly to the new, more interactive, version.

Write the correct form of the adjective in the box.


Use your mouse or your tab button to move from one box to another. The tab button is quicker.
Numbers 1 and 2 are given as examples.


For more information on adjectives ending in -ing and -ed, click here.



Correct Forms:
1. Grammar rules frustrate me. They're not logical. They are so __________. frustrating
2. They frustrate me but they don't bore me. I am never __________ when I study grammar. bored
3. Normally a language class stimulates me. Of course, it depends on the teacher. With some teachers I don't feel __________. stimulated
4. Their classes bore me. And I'm not the only one. Many students find these classes very __________. boring
5. If teachers want to interest the students, they must use __________ material. interesting
6. How can teachers interest students? One way is to have __________ discussions. interesting
7. Certain subjects interest almost everybody. For example, most students are __________ in the subject of crime and morality. interested
8. It's important to speak in a language class, but it frightens many students. They are too __________ to speak in front of so many people. frightened
9. And me? Well, certain things frighten me, but not that. I am never __________ when I speak in class. frightened
10. Exams, however, really frighten me. Exams are the only __________ thing in a language course. frightening
11. Exams tire me, both physically and emotionally. After a two-hour exam I am really __________. tired
12. All the mental effort exhausts the student. Ask anybody. They all agree. Exams are __________. exhausting
13. But if I get a good grade, now that excites me. And if I get more than ninety percent, I am really __________. excited
14. In conclusion, I must confess that languages fascinate me. I will always want to learn a new and __________ language. fascinating

Now click on the answer button to check your answers.    


Redo Quiz More like thisMain Index