Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning. It transfers action to a direct object.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning. It expresses an action that does not pass onto an object.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'She slept for eight hours.'

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The verb is 'slept', and it is intransitive.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'We clean our room every day.'

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The verb is 'clean', and it is transitive.

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What is the role of the direct object in a transitive verb sentence?

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The direct object receives the action of the transitive verb and answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?'

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Provide an example of a transitive verb in a sentence.

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Example: 'They painted the fence.' ('painted' is the transitive verb, and 'the fence' is the direct object.)

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Provide an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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Example: 'He runs every morning.' ('runs' is the intransitive verb and does not have a direct object.)

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What is the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

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Transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning, while intransitive verbs do not.

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Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive?

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Yes, some verbs can function as both transitive and intransitive depending on the context. For example, 'He runs a business' (transitive) vs. 'He runs fast' (intransitive).

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb.

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