Wednesday, 2 October 2013

Verbal Adjectives (F2 + F4)



Verbal Adjectives  (predicative and attributive)

Ing-form / present participle / F2
-ed form/ past participle / F4

They both function as an adjective. 
F2 is used when it is introduced by [It is / was F2].   

F4 is used when the subject is the person / an animal. 
[S] verb-to-be / linking verb
They are words expressing attitudes / emotions / feelings/ sensation. 

Both F2 and F4 can be used before a noun.

Here is the list of words:

        F2                                                                F4
      amazing                                                      amazed    
      astonishing                                                  astonished
      comforting                                                   comforted
      confusing                                                    confused
      disappointing                                               disappointed
      embarrassing                                               embarrassed
      exciting                                                       excited
      exhausting                                                   exhausted
      frightening                                                   frightened
      frustrating                                                   frustrated
      impressing                                                     impressed    
      interesting                                                   interested
      inspiring                                                      inspired    
      irritating                                                      irritated
      perplexing                                                   perplexed 
      puzzling                                                       puzzled
      relaxing                                                       relaxed
      satisfying                                                     satisfied
      scaring                                                        scared
      shocking                                                      shocked
      stunning                                                      stunned
      surprising                                                    surprised
      threatening                                                          threatened
      thrilling                                                        thrilled
      tiring                                                           tired
      worrying                                                      worried

[It] is / was F2 ……………………………………………

[Person] verb-to-be / linking verbs F4

[It] is worrying /to see so much pollution in our environment/.
= To see so much pollution in our environment is worrying.

I am worried to see so much pollution in our environment.
I am worried about how to complete my assignment in time.

[The frightened boy] cried loudly for his mother.

Could you add in some more?

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