INTRANSITIVE AND TRANSITIVE VERBS

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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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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Example of a transitive verb in a sentence.

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He bought a new blue car.

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Example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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He played well.

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What is an object in a sentence?

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An object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The building collapsed.'

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Collapsed (intransitive verb)

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'They sent him a postcard.'

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Sent (transitive verb)

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Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive?

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Yes, some verbs can be used as both transitive and intransitive depending on the context.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'This is it.'

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Is (intransitive verb)