Exploring Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

The video tutorial explains the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs. It begins with an introduction to verbs, followed by a detailed explanation of transitive verbs, which require an object to complete their meaning, with examples. The tutorial then covers intransitive verbs, which do not require an object, also with examples. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What is the primary function of verbs?

• To describe nouns

• To tell us what people or things are doing

• To modify adjectives

• To connect sentences

Which of the following sentences contains a transitive verb?

• The sun shines

• Birds fly

• The cows eat

• Tom shut the door

What is required for a transitive verb to complete its meaning?

• A subject

• An object

• An adjective

• A preposition

Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?

• The cows eat grass

• Tom shut the door

• The tailor made shirts

• Mary wept

In the sentence 'The sun shines', what type of verb is 'shines'?

• Auxiliary

• Modal

• Intransitive

• Transitive