Transitive & Intransitive Verbs

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is an action 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 an object ('the ball').

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is an action verb that does not require an object to complete its meaning. For example, in the sentence 'He sleeps,' 'sleeps' is an intransitive verb because it does not have an object.

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

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The verb 'jumped' is intransitive because it does not have an object.

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Identify the verb: 'She read the book.' Is it transitive or intransitive?

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The verb 'read' is transitive because it has an object ('the book').

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

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The object in a transitive verb sentence receives the action of the verb. It answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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

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Yes, some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on how they are used. For example, 'He runs' (intransitive) vs. 'He runs a marathon' (transitive).

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What is an example of a sentence with a transitive verb?

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An example of a sentence with a transitive verb is 'I sent her a letter.' The verb 'sent' is transitive because it has an object ('a letter').

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What is an example of a sentence with an intransitive verb?

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An example of a sentence with an intransitive verb is 'The baby cried.' The verb 'cried' is intransitive because it does not have an object.

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How can you identify a transitive verb in a sentence?

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To identify a transitive verb, look for a verb that has a direct object following it. Ask 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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How can you identify an intransitive verb in a sentence?

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To identify an intransitive verb, check if the verb stands alone without a direct object. It will not answer 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.