Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

This video tutorial explains the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs. It begins with an introduction to verbs, describing their role in sentences as words that depict actions, movements, or states of being. The tutorial then delves into transitive verbs, which require both a subject and an object, and intransitive verbs, which only need a subject. Examples are provided to illustrate each type. The video also offers methods to identify verb types and includes a story to demonstrate their usage. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the key points discussed.

What does a verb describe in a sentence?

• An action, movement, or state of being

• A noun

• An adjective

• A conjunction

In the sentence 'The wizard cast a spell on the little girl,' what is the verb?

• spell

• wizard

• cast

• girl

What is required for a verb to be considered transitive?

• Only a subject

• Only an object

• Both a subject and one or more objects

• Neither a subject nor an object

In the sentence 'The wizard picked up the magic wand,' what type of verb is 'picked'?

• Intransitive

• Transitive

• Auxiliary

• Linking

Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?

• The boy picked up the book.

• The girl read a story.

• The wizard cast a spell.

• The magician laughed loudly.

In the sentence 'The little boy screamed,' what type of verb is 'screamed'?

• Auxiliary

• Linking

• Intransitive

• Transitive

How can you determine if a verb is intransitive?

• It is always at the end of a sentence

• It does not have an object

• It has an object

• It is always at the beginning of a sentence

Which sentence correctly uses a transitive verb?

• The little boy sells.

• The little boy sells something.

• The little boy cries.

• The little boy laughs.

In the story, which verb is an example of a transitive verb?

• cried

• barked

• lived

• angry

In the story, which verb is an example of an intransitive verb?

• barked

• wandered

• took

• drank