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Anonymous52111 Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

am surprised vs. am surprising

Dear EnglishForward helpers,

Please explain the difference between these two examples. Thank you.

First example: I am surprised at James coming in later.
Second example: I am surprising at James coming in later.
  

Top answer

2nd is wrong.

— Marius Hancu

  • 2nd is wrong.
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I need an explanation, please. Thank you again.
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I am surprising
means that you produce wonder/surprise in others
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Marius HancuI am surprising
means that you produce wonder/surprise in others
I see. "I am surprised" means that... Thank you again.
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I am surprised means that others produce wonder/surprise in you.

surprising and surprised are opposites, in a way.

CJ
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Understood perfectly. Thank you, Marius Hancu and CalifJim.
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