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 an object 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 make sense.

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Give an example of a transitive verb in a sentence.

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She kicked the ball.

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Give an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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He sleeps.

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What do transitive verbs need to complete their meaning?

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Transitive verbs need an object.

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What do intransitive verbs not need?

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Intransitive verbs do not need an object.

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Identify the verb: 'The cat chased the mouse.' Is it transitive or intransitive?

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Transitive (chased requires an object: the mouse).

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Identify the verb: 'The sun shines.' Is it transitive or intransitive?

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Intransitive (shines does not require an object).

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What is the object in the sentence: 'She reads a book.'?

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The object is 'a book'.

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What is the object in the sentence: 'He runs fast.'?

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There is no object; it is an intransitive verb.