This document discusses using participles as adjectives by adding "ed" or "ing" to verbs. It provides examples of how to use past and present participles to describe the receiver or source of a feeling or emotion. When referring to the receiver, use the past participle formed with "ed"; when referring to the source, use the present participle formed with "ing". The document ends with discussion questions about movie preferences and opinions.

1. Participles as AdjectivesThey are formed by adding D or ING at
the end of the word:
Amaze --- amazed ---- amazing
Bore ---- bored ---- boring
Fascinate -- fascinated --
fascinating

2. When you refer to the receiver,
add –D
The receiver receives the
feeling or the emotion, the past
participle serves as an adjective
formed from the passive form of
the verb.

3. When you refer to the
receiver, add –D
Example:
I’m bored with this book. The
movie was way better for me.
( The receiver is the person speaking. The
person feels boredom while reading )

4. When referring to the source
add---ING
 The source refers to the origin of the feeling or emotion. The
present participle serves as an adjective formed from an active
verb.

5. When referring to the
source, add---ING
Example:
 Boring films put people to sleep.
 (The source of the boredom are the films. The films
causes people to be bored)

6. More exercises
www.grammar-quizzes.com/passive3a.html

7. Movies based on books

9. Discussion:
 Let’s go to the movies!!!
Comedies Drama Thrillers
Mysteries Action Adventure
Science Fiction
Romance Classics
Documentaries
Horror Animation

10. What kind of movies are you interested in?
What kind of movies do you find boring?
Who are your favorite actors and actresses?
Why?
What’s the worst/best movie you have seen?
Are there any outstanding movies playing
now?
Are there actors/ actresses you don’t like?