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. It has a direct object that receives the action of the verb.

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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 can stand alone.

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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 'ball'.

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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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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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How can you identify a direct object in a sentence?

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To find a direct object, ask 'What?' or 'Whom?' after the verb. The answer will be the direct object.

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Is the verb 'ran' transitive or intransitive?

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Intransitive. 'Ran' does not have a direct object.

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Is the verb 'threw' transitive or intransitive?

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Transitive. 'Threw' has a direct object that receives the action.

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True or False: Every sentence has a direct object.

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False. Not every sentence contains a direct object.

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

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The role of a transitive verb is to express an action that is performed on a direct object.