B2
fascinate vs fascinated vs fascinating
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fascinateverb/ˈfæs.ə.neɪt/ | Meaning to attract and hold your interest so strongly that you want to know more | Goes with be fascinated by | Example Snakes have always fascinated me, even though I am afraid of them. |
| fascinatedadjective/ˈfæs.ən.eɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning extremely interested in something or someone and wanting to learn more | Goes with fascinated by | Example As a child, I was fascinated by dinosaurs and read every book about them. |
| fascinatingadjective/ˈfæs.ən.eɪ.tɪŋ/ | Meaning So interesting that you want to keep looking, listening or learning about it. | Goes with — | Example The museum has a fascinating exhibition about ancient Egypt. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He has been with space since he was a boy.