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\n“The illiteracy level of our children are appalling.”
\nGeorge W. Bush, himself making an appalling mistake<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nThe ending -ing when attached to a verb makes that word into an adjective meaning “to cause _____,” or “makes you feel _____”. For example, if something is interesting<\/em> it causes interest, or if something is worrying<\/em> it makes you feel worried. This is a well-known grammar rule, even for elementary students. What is more important is knowing which -ing adjectives are especially useful. Here is a fairly comprehensive list.<\/p>\n
Alarming<\/strong> – makes you feel very worried
\nWe are getting alarming reports of refugees being rounded up and shot.<\/em>
\n Violent crime is increasing at an alarming rate.<\/em><\/p>\nAnnoying<\/strong> – really irritates you
\nWhat’s really annoying is that we made the same mistake last time.<\/em>
\nThe annoying thing is he’s usually right.<\/em><\/p>\nAppalling<\/strong> – very unpleasant and shocking; really poor performance
\nThe conditions in the camps were absolutely appalling.<\/em>
\n The jokes were absolutely appalling.<\/em><\/p>\nAppealing<\/strong> – quite attractive
\nThe building has an appealing old-fashioned charm.<\/em>
\n We’ve tried to make the design more appealing to young people.<\/em><\/p>\nAppetizing<\/strong> – makes you want to eat it
\nThe food wasn’t particularly appetizing.<\/em>
\n I loved that appetizing aroma.<\/em><\/p>\nAstonishing<\/strong> – very, very surprising
\nHe was eating his food with astonishing speed.<\/em>
\n It’s astonishing how much the place has changed.<\/em><\/p>\nBaffling<\/strong> – very, very difficult to solve or understand
\nHe has a rare skin condition that has baffled doctors for years.<\/em>
\n Detectives remain baffled by these murders.<\/em><\/p>\nChallenging<\/strong> – difficult in a good way
\nTeaching young children is a challenging and rewarding job.<\/em>
\n Her current job is challenging, rewarding and interesting.<\/em><\/p>\nConvincing<\/strong> – makes you believe
\na convincing argument\/explanation<\/em>
\n He will demand convincing evidence before he adopts a new theory.<\/em><\/p>\nDaunting<\/strong> – a task so difficult you want to give up before you start
\nWe are left with the daunting task of cleaning up this mess.<\/em>
\n The trip seemed rather daunting for a young girl.<\/em><\/p>\nDazzling<\/strong> – something very impressive to look at or watch
\nthe dazzling midday sun<\/em>
\n a dazzling display of football skills<\/em><\/p>\nDisappointing<\/strong> – makes you sad because it’s not what you expected
\nThis year’s sales figures were very disappointing.<\/em>
\n The Lakers’ loss in the playoffs was very disappointing.<\/em><\/p>\nDistracting<\/strong> – takes your attention away
\nI find it too distracting to work with the television on.<\/em>
\n Please turn your music down – it’s very distracting.<\/em><\/p>\n
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