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

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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. For example, in the sentence 'He sleeps,' 'sleeps' is an intransitive verb.

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Identify the verb type: 'I received your letter in the morning.'

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Transitive

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Identify the verb type: 'Give me that book!'

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Transitive

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Identify the verb type: 'Mrs. Alpert always gives generously.'

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Intransitive

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Identify the verb type: 'Anger also amuses us with his short temper.'

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Transitive

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True or False: Intransitive verbs have no direct object.

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True

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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. For example, in 'She reads a book,' 'a book' is the direct object.

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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' (intransitive) vs. 'He runs a marathon' (transitive).

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What is the main difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

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The main difference is that transitive verbs require a direct object, while intransitive verbs do not.