2. Example
• The news surprised Kate.
– Kate was surprised
– The news was surprising
3. 1.The present participle conveys an
active meaning.
• Describes the cause of the feeling.
• -Ing participle refers to the actor (the
one/thing causing the emotion)
example :
a) The lesson interests Anne.
The lesson is interesting (to Anne)
4. 2.The past participle conveys a
passive meaning
• Describes how a person feels.
• ED participle refers to the experiencer (the
one feeling the emotion)
example :
a) The lesson interests Anne
Anne is interested in the lesson