Clauses Using Words Ending in –ed (e.g. invited, arrested) (Level 3)

Description: Some grammar work about clauses and words ending in -ed

Instructions: Read this short article. Then in the questions find the right word to complete the sentences.

Clauses ending in –ed have a passive meaning.

e.g. The boy injured in the accident was taken to the doctor.

The car wrecked by the bomb was a right off.

The athlete tired by the run lost the next race.

Be careful here – many verbs do not have –ed endings as past participles e.g. blow, blown.

The tree blown down in the storm blocked the road for two days.