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boring or bored? Tell the Difference Between -ed and -ing Adjectives in Seconds—Stop Saying I'm boring

Many Chinese-speaking learners want to say 'I'm bored,' but end up saying I'm boring (which actually means 'I am a boring person'). In fact, one simple rule lets you tell them apart in seconds: -ing describes the thing itself, while -ed describes a person's feelings. After reading this article, you'll learn a simple trick to never make this mistake again, and easily master other pairs like interesting / interested and tiring / tired.