-ing and –ed Adjectives

-ing and –ed Adjectives – Engaging ESL Activities to Improve Vocabulary and Grammar – Free Printable PDFs

-ing and –ed Adjectives

-ing and –ed Adjectives

Why Teach -ing and -ed Adjectives?

Adjectives ending in -ing describe things, while adjectives ending in -ed describe how people feel. For example:

• The movie was boring. I was bored while watching it.
• This book is interesting. Are you interested in reading it?

This interactive activity helps students distinguish between these two types of adjectives while forming sentences and questions.

How to Play the “-ing and -ed Adjectives” Game

Materials Needed:

• A set of -ing and -ed adjective cards (Download your FREE printable PDF below)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare the Materials:
   • Print and cut out the adjective cards, separating the -ing and -ed sets.
2. Game Setup:
   • Divide the class into groups of four.
   • Each group gets a set of -ing cards and a separate pile of -ed cards.
3. Gameplay:
   • The first player draws an -ed card and places it face up.
   • The player with the matching -ing card must form a sentence using one adjective and then ask a question using the other.
   • Example:
     • I think philosophy is very interesting.
     • Are you interested in philosophy?
   • If successful, the player earns a point and discards the pair of cards.
   • If they make a mistake, another player can steal the point by providing the correct sentence and question.
4. Recording Answers:
   • Each group writes down the correct sentences and questions they create.
5. Wrap-Up and Feedback:
   • After the game, ask groups to share their sentences.
   • Correct any mistakes and provide feedback.
   • The player with the most points wins!

Final Thoughts

Using fun activities like board games and worksheets can significantly enhance language learning. By practicing real-life conversations and grammar exercises, students will feel more comfortable using English in everyday situations.

Try these resources in your next ESL class and see the difference!

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