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Guyper Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

-ing and -ed words following an adjective

"I don't think you'd look good covered in black"

"He'll be happy making this agreement"

Hi...what other common adjectives can be followed by -ing/ -ed words?

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Almost any adjective can be plugged into sentences like that, provided the rest of the sentence is chosen appropriately (which admittedly is easier with some adjectives than others). "

  • Almost any adjective can be plugged into sentences like that, provided the rest of the sentence is chosen appropriately (which admittedly is easier with some adjectives than others).
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Almost any adjective can be plugged into sentences like that, provided the rest of the sentence is chosen appropriately (which admittedly is easier with some adjectives than others).

"It looked black covered in soot."
"I felt scared walking down the road alone."
"It was enjoyable meeting you."

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