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Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing



 
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Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing #1 (permalink) Fri Dec 04, 2009 22:20 pm   Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing
 

hello teachers, can you please help me

how would you go about clarifying the differences for learners of English of the two words listed below:-

1) amazed
2) amazing

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Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing #2 (permalink) Fri Dec 04, 2009 22:44 pm   Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing
 

I would consult a dictionary. http://www.ldoceonline.com/howtouse.html
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Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing #3 (permalink) Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:35 am   Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing
 

IMHO, amazed is used in a pasive voice, eg: I am amazed by the storyline of this book.

Amazing, on the other hand, is used in active voice. eg: The storyline of this book is amazing.

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Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing #4 (permalink) Mon Dec 07, 2009 19:59 pm   Explanation of two words: amazed vs amazing
 

Amazed can be used for showing something
Amazing can be shown for someone, our feelings, and so on
I think so :)
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