Adjectives from verbs with '-ing'

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Hi everybody,How should I know whether I can form an adjective from a verb by using the suffix '-ing'? I'm just afraid of using such words. I'm not familiar with grammar concepts so I try to make it clear. The adjectives wanted by me have to precede the noun. I'm not looking for things like this:A woman working for a computer company.I'm looking for adjectives like this:trekking campshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2014/07/140707_witn_elephants_story.shtmlThis adjective is not in dictionaries.Thanks for your answer(s) in advance.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

In general, present and past participles can form non-finite clauses to modify a noun. The shortest form is the participle by itself, which is usually placed before a noun.
If the participle has objects or adverbs, it is usually after the noun.

The loving mother comforted the crying baby.
The barking dog scared the running man.
Working mothers have little time for themselves.
The squeaking wheel gets the lubricating oil.

The screaming passengers escaped from the sinking ship.
That was an amazing game.
His burning desire to win helped him win the race.

Past participles:

A greased pig is hard to catch.
The doctor set my broken leg in a cast.
A well-trained dog is permitted in the park.

Hole One a New See · Answer

Thanks for the answer

So basically it means that any verb is appropriate for forming an adjective with '-ing' in the case the combination of the two words seems reasonable, doesn't it?

Adjectives from verbs with '-ing'

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