Transitive vs. Intransitive

Transitive verbs have a direct object

• True

• False

• Unknown

Intransitive verbs have no direct object.

• True

• False

• Unknown

Verbs can change between transitive and intransitive depending on the context of the sentence.

• True

• False

• Wait, what?

• Mrs. Davidson this is too hard.

Is the verb in this sentence transitive or intransitive?

I walked to the park yesterday morning.

• Transitive

• Intransitive

Is the verb in this sentence transitive or intransitive?

Give me that book!

• Transitive

• Intransitive

The history museum has two new exhibits.

• Transitive

• intransitive

Dad cooked hamburgers and hot dogs.

• Transitive

• Intransitive

The workmen have been painting for hours.

•    Intransitive
•  Transitive

Before you send the proposal, make sure you edit it carefully.

•  Transitive
• Intransitive

Jim owed his landlord $450.

• Transitive
• Intransitive