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Confusing Words: Excited/Exciting

October 13, 2023

Welcome to Part 3 of the Confusing Words Show!
Many people confuse certain words that are similar and use them incorrectly. Today's confusing words are "excited/exciting".

Teacher Rachel explains the differences between these words and how to use them correctly.

Watch the video and then do the following exercises:

Choose the correct word.

1. I just saw the most (excited/exciting) action movie!
2. She felt (excited/exciting) to go to the New Year celebration.
3. I think camping is (excited/exciting), but my friends think it's boring.
4. My cat gets very (excited/exciting) when he plays with his toy.
5. Please don't get the kids (excited/exciting) right before they need to sleep!
6. His grandkids always feel (excited/exciting) when he tells (excited/exciting) stories about his adventures.
7. I think travel is (excited/exciting).
8. The employees are (excited/exciting) about the changes at the company.
9. Our day at the zoo was very (excited/exciting). We saw so many cool animals!
10. I think learning new things is very (excited/exciting).

Answers:

1. I just saw the most (excited/exciting) action movie!
2. She felt (excited/exciting) to go to the New Year celebration.
3. I think camping is (excited/exciting), but my friends think it's boring.
4. My cat gets very (excited/exciting) when he plays with his toy.
5. Please don't get the kids (excited/exciting) right before they need to sleep!
6. His grandkids always feel (excited/exciting) when he tells (excited/exciting) stories about his adventures.
7. I think travel is (excited/exciting).
8. The employees are (excited/exciting) about the changes at the company.
9. Our day at the zoo was very (excited/exciting). We saw so many cool animals!
10. I think learning new things is very (excited/exciting).