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Present Participle vs. Past Participle

October 18, 2023 - B1pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1The movie was really ...............
Wrong!
The present participle is used to talk about the people or things that cause the feelings. The past participle is used to say how people feel.
2It was a ............... journey.
Wrong!
3The lecture was ...............
Wrong!
4The streets were filthy and ...............
Wrong!
5He looked ...............
Wrong!
6I was ............... to find your letter in my mailbox.
Wrong!
7He was ............... about the trip.
Wrong!
8She was really ............... with him for lying to her.
Wrong!
9She is quite ............... with her results.
Wrong!
10Their performance was ...............
Wrong!
11I was ............... to hear about his untimely demise.
Wrong!
12It is ............... to find a job after being unemployed for months.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. The movie was really boring
  2. It was a tiring journey.
  3. The lecture was interesting
  4. The streets were filthy and disgusting
  5. He looked disgusted
  6. I was delighted to find your letter in my mailbox.
  7. He was excited about the trip.
  8. She was really annoyed with him for lying to her.
  9. She is quite satisfied with her results.
  10. Their performance was disappointing
  11. I was shocked to hear about his untimely demise.
  12. It is exciting to find a job after being unemployed for months.
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