B2
motivated vs motivating
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| motivatedadjective/ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning having a strong wish and enough energy to work hard and reach a goal | Goes with highly motivated | Example She is a highly motivated student who studies every evening after work. |
| motivatingadjective/ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪ.tɪŋ/ | Meaning making you want to do something and try hard | Goes with — | Example A kind, motivating teacher can change how a student feels about learning. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We hired a highly team of young engineers.