PAGS Level 3/4 Preparation
The Logic of
-ED & -ING Adjectives
Stop saying "I am boring" (unless you really are!). Learn the difference between the **Cause** and the **Feeling**. Deja de decir "Soy aburrido" (¡a menos que lo seas!). Aprende la diferencia entre la Causa y el Sentimiento.
The Source (-ING)
"The sun is TIRING."
El sol es agotador (Causa).The Receiver (-ED)
"I am TIRED."
Estoy cansado (Efecto/Sentimiento).
Phase 1
Source vs Receiver
Are you causing the feeling or feeling it? ¿Estás causando el sentimiento o sintiéndolo?
THE CAUSE
-ING
Describes the thing/person that produces the effect.
"The movie is boring."
La película es aburrida (Causa aburrimiento).
"The news was shocking."
La noticia fue impactante.
THE FEELING
-ED
Describes how a person feels inside.
"I am bored."
Estoy aburrido (Siento aburrimiento).
"She was shocked."
Ella estaba impactada/conmocionada.
Common Confusing Pairs
Listen and compare. Escucha y compara.
| The Cause (-ING) | The Feeling (-ED) |
|---|---|
| Interesting Interesante | Interested Interesado |
| Tiring Agotador | Tired Cansado |
| Frightening Aterrante / Que da miedo | Frightened Asustado |
| Disappointing Decepcionante | Disappointed Decepcionado |
| Amazing Asombroso | Amazed Asombrado |
The Arena (20 Qs)
-ED vs -ING Challenge
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20 Questions to master the feelings vs causes.
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