The difference between present participle and past participle as predicative

The difference between present participle and past participle as predicative

In most cases, if the subject is a person, use the past participle, that is, "person +be \ look+ verb ed form", such as

If the subject is a thing or the object predicate uses the present participle, that is, "thing +be \ look+ verb ing form". such as

We are all disappointed.

While he was away.

Although travel is very tiring.

We are very happy.

In fact, when the subject is in a certain state, that is, the predicative "feel/ feeling,,,," should use the past participle.

Sometimes when the subject is a thing, the past participle should be used to indicate that the subject "has the characteristics of making people/others feel,,,,"

/nature "predicative uses the present participle, including sometimes using the present participle when the subject is something. such as

He's terrible.

He's terrible. His appearance or behavior is frightening.

He was terrified.

He's scared.

Please describe a frightened dog.

Please describe a frightened dog. The dog was frightened.

Please describe a frightening dog.

Please describe a terrible dog.

Similar common past participles are interested, excited, surprised, steamed, amused, confused and embarrassed.

satisfied

Similar common present participles are interesting, exciting, surprising, confusing, interesting, trusting,

Embarrassed and satisfied.