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.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require an object to complete its meaning.

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Give an example of a transitive verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She kicked the ball,' 'kicked' is a transitive verb because it has a direct object, 'the ball.'

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Give an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He sleeps soundly,' 'sleeps' is an intransitive verb because it does not have a direct object.

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How can you identify a transitive verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a transitive verb by checking if the verb has a direct object that answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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How can you identify an intransitive verb in a sentence?

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You can identify an intransitive verb by checking if the verb does not have a direct object and does not answer the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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

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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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Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive? Provide an example.

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Yes, some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on how they are used. For example, 'run' can be intransitive in 'I run every day' and transitive in 'I run a marathon every year.'

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What is the difference between a linking verb and a transitive verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject to a subject complement and does not show action, while a transitive verb shows action and requires a direct object.

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What is an example of a sentence with both a transitive and an intransitive verb?

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In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly and chased the cat,' 'barked' is intransitive and 'chased' is transitive.