Transitive vs. Intrasative Verbs

Transitive vs. Intrasative Verbs

Lesson 7

Transitive Verb vs. Intransitive

• To be a transitive verb, a verb must be followed by a direct object in order to make sense.

• The transitive verb transfers (or sends) the action to the direct object.

• Intransitive does NOT have a direct object

• Intransitive verbs are action verbs followed by adverbs, prepositional phrases, and infinitives.

Example: Transitive Verb

You added the totals incorrectly.

You added what? Totals (direct object)

So... the action verb added is transitive because it transfers or sends the action to the direct object, totals.

Example: Intransitive Verb

I worried (about the test).

I worried what? No direct object

(about the test) is a prepositional phrase

So... the action verb worried is intransitive because it there is no direct object to transfer the action to.

Multiple Choice

Dad divided the pie between us.

• Transitive

• Intransitive

Multiple Choice

I arrived (at the party two hours late. )

• Transitive

• Intransitive

Multiple Choice

I always snack at 10:30am to keep my energy up.

• Transitive

• Intransitive

Multiple Choice

The teacher reviewed the assignment with the class.

• Transitive

• Intransitive

Multiple Choice

The children wait patiently to open their presents.

• Transitive

• Intransitive

Multiple Choice

I sneezed violently at the pine scented candle.

• Transitive

• Intransitive

Multiple Choice

I finally understand transitive verbs.

• Transitive

• Intransitive