Adjectives Ending In -ed / -ing

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1. " How many sheep do you think are in the field? " a farmer asked his new assistant.  " Four hundred and sixty " the assistant replied in seconds.  " That's _____________. You are perfectly correct. " replied 

Explanation

The correct answer is "astonishing." The farmer is amazed by the assistant's quick response of "Four hundred and sixty" to the question about the number of sheep in the field. The word "astonishing" describes the farmer's reaction of being surprised and impressed by the assistant's accurate answer.

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Adjectives Ending In -ed / -ing - Quiz

This quiz assesses understanding of adjectives ending in -ed and -ing, focusing on their correct usage in context. Participants identify appropriate adjectives based on given scenarios, enhancing their English grammatical skills and comprehension.

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2. I was extremely _____________ yesterday. I called my brother and asked him why he had hung my underwear outside to dry. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "embarrassed". In the given sentence, the speaker mentions that they called their brother to ask why he had hung their underwear outside to dry. This suggests that the speaker felt self-conscious or ashamed about their underwear being on display, indicating that they were embarrassed.

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3. Why are you looking so _______? i have just been to the doctor and he had told me that i have to take pills for the rest of my life. 

Explanation

The person is looking depressed because they have just been informed by the doctor that they have to take pills for the rest of their life. This news has likely caused them to feel down or sad, leading to their depressed appearance.

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4. A gentleman entered the fruit store in London which sold fruits from all corners of the world.  He picked some oranges but was __________ when the shop assistant asked for  10 pounds. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "shocked". This is because the gentleman was surprised or taken aback when the shop assistant asked for 10 pounds for the oranges he picked.

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5. That boy over there is ____________. He is the most mischevious child in the classroom. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "annoying". This is because the sentence describes the boy as the most mischievous child in the classroom, which implies that he causes annoyance or irritation to others. Therefore, "annoying" is the appropriate adjective to describe his behavior.

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6. Thomson was an ___________ person who talked for hours about himself. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "boring." This is because the sentence describes Thomson as someone who talks for hours about himself, suggesting that he is the one who is causing boredom for others. Therefore, "boring" is the appropriate word to describe Thomson in this context.

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7. My father's trip to the Universal Studios in the United States was extremely ____________.He did not stop murmuring when we picked him up at the airport. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "disappointing". This is because the sentence states that the father's trip to Universal Studios was extremely something, and the fact that he did not stop murmuring when they picked him up at the airport suggests that he was not happy or satisfied with his experience. Therefore, "disappointing" is the most fitting word to complete the sentence.

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" How many sheep do you think are in the field? " a farmer...
I was extremely _____________ yesterday. I called my brother and asked...
Why are you looking so _______?...
A gentleman entered the fruit store in London which sold fruits from...
That boy over there is ____________. He is the most mischevious child...
Thomson was an ___________ person who talked for hours about...
My father's trip to the Universal Studios in the United States was...
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