Adjectives Ending In -ed / -ing

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Why are you looking so _______? i have just been to the doctor and he had told me that i have to take pills for the rest of my life.
- A.
  
  Depressing
- B.
  
  Depressed
Correct Answer
B. Depressed

Explanation
The person is looking depressed because they have just been informed by the doctor that they have to take pills for the rest of their life. This news has likely caused them to feel down or sad, leading to their depressed appearance.

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" How many sheep do you think are in the field? " a farmer asked his new assistant. " Four hundred and sixty " the assistant replied in seconds. " That's _____________. You are perfectly correct. " replied
- A.
  
  Astonished
- B.
  
  Astonishing
Correct Answer
B. Astonishing

Explanation
The correct answer is "astonishing." The farmer is amazed by the assistant's quick response of "Four hundred and sixty" to the question about the number of sheep in the field. The word "astonishing" describes the farmer's reaction of being surprised and impressed by the assistant's accurate answer.

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A gentleman entered the fruit store in London which sold fruits from all corners of the world. He picked some oranges but was __________ when the shop assistant asked for 10 pounds.
- A.
  
  Shocked
- B.
  
  Shocking
Correct Answer
A. Shocked

Explanation
The correct answer is "shocked". This is because the gentleman was surprised or taken aback when the shop assistant asked for 10 pounds for the oranges he picked.

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I was extremely _____________ yesterday. I called my brother and asked him why he had hung my underwear outside to dry.
- A.
  
  Embarrassing
- B.
  
  Embarrassed
Correct Answer
B. Embarrassed

Explanation
The correct answer is "embarrassed". In the given sentence, the speaker mentions that they called their brother to ask why he had hung their underwear outside to dry. This suggests that the speaker felt self-conscious or ashamed about their underwear being on display, indicating that they were embarrassed.

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That boy over there is ____________. He is the most mischevious child in the classroom.
- A.
  
  Annoying
- B.
  
  Annoyed
Correct Answer
A. Annoying

Explanation
The correct answer is "annoying". This is because the sentence describes the boy as the most mischievous child in the classroom, which implies that he causes annoyance or irritation to others. Therefore, "annoying" is the appropriate adjective to describe his behavior.

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My father's trip to the Universal Studios in the United States was extremely ____________.He did not stop murmuring when we picked him up at the airport.
- A.
  
  Disappointed
- B.
  
  Disappointing
Correct Answer
B. Disappointing

Explanation
The correct answer is "disappointing". This is because the sentence states that the father's trip to Universal Studios was extremely something, and the fact that he did not stop murmuring when they picked him up at the airport suggests that he was not happy or satisfied with his experience. Therefore, "disappointing" is the most fitting word to complete the sentence.

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Thomson was an ___________ person who talked for hours about himself.
- A.
  
  Bored
- B.
  
  Boring
Correct Answer
B. Boring

Explanation
The correct answer is "boring." This is because the sentence describes Thomson as someone who talks for hours about himself, suggesting that he is the one who is causing boredom for others. Therefore, "boring" is the appropriate word to describe Thomson in this context.

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Adjectives Ending In -ed / -ing

Why are you looking so _______? i have just been to the doctor and he had told me that i have to take pills for the rest of my life.

" How many sheep do you think are in the field? " a farmer asked his new assistant. " Four hundred and sixty " the assistant replied in seconds. " That's _____________. You are perfectly correct. " replied

A gentleman entered the fruit store in London which sold fruits from all corners of the world. He picked some oranges but was __________ when the shop assistant asked for 10 pounds.

I was extremely _____________ yesterday. I called my brother and asked him why he had hung my underwear outside to dry.

That boy over there is ____________. He is the most mischevious child in the classroom.

My father's trip to the Universal Studios in the United States was extremely ____________.He did not stop murmuring when we picked him up at the airport.

Thomson was an ___________ person who talked for hours about himself.