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• I’ve been feeling irritated everyday since construction began. (NOT irritating) (See Adjectives -ed and -ing below)

• I’m getting ready to renovate my house, so I’m doing some decluttering. Decluttering is so hard because my children have so many books and old things.

• "People were lining up to get into the restaurant." (Describing the action, using a verb phrase; to line up)

• "There was a line of people waiting to get into the restaurant.” (Describing the situation, using a noun phrase; a line of people)

• Whipped cream (noun) is typically made by whipping (gerund) heavy cream (nou) (also called whipping cream) until it thickens and forms soft peaks.

• Heavy cream, also called whipping cream; fairly thick cream containing enough butterfat to make it suitable for whipping.

• Whipped cream; cream, typically sweetened, that has been beaten until it is light and fluffy

Compare couch and sofa

• In general, "couch" is a more casual term that may be used to refer to a smaller, simpler, or less formal seating option.

• "Sofa," on the other hand, tends to be a more formal or sophisticated term and may be used to describe a larger, more luxurious or upholstered piece of furniture.

• These two terms that are often used interchangeably to describe a piece of furniture designed for sitting or lounging.

Adjectives -ed and -ing

• "-ed" adjectives are used to describe how someone or something feels after something happened

• “I am tired after a long day out in the city.”

• “I feel bored driving in a car for a long time.”

• “-ing" adjectives describe what causes a feeling or reaction

• “This movie is really interesting, don’t you think?”

• “I find this book boring, I’m going to give up reading it.”

Compare Retirement Homes and Nursing Homes

• Overall, retirement homes are geared toward older adults who want to maintain some independence while receiving support with daily tasks; also called assisted living facility

• While nursing homes are designed for people who require more comprehensive medical care and supervision.

• There are also Senior Apartments, Retirement Communities, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities;  these are residential buildings or communities that are designed specifically for older adults, with features and amenities tailored to their needs and preferences