Understanding Transitive Verbs

The video tutorial explains transitive verbs, focusing on their need for complements. It distinguishes between direct transitive verbs, which do not require prepositions, and indirect transitive verbs, which do. The tutorial also covers verbs that are both direct and indirect, providing examples for each type. The video concludes with a summary and additional examples to reinforce understanding.

What is a key characteristic of a transitive verb?

• It always ends with '-ing'.

• It is always in past tense.

• It does not require a complement.

• It requires a complement.

Which of the following is an example of a direct transitive verb?

• Buy

• Believe in

• Listen to

• Talk to

What is a defining feature of direct transitive verbs?

• They are always in passive voice.

• They are always reflexive.

• They do not require a preposition.

• They require a preposition.

Which sentence contains an indirect transitive verb?

• He runs fast.

• She believes in magic.

• I bought a book.

• They sing beautifully.

What is typically required by an indirect transitive verb?

• A past participle

• A preposition

• A reflexive pronoun

• A direct object

Which of the following verbs can be both direct and indirect transitive?

• Run

• Jump

• Give

• Sleep

In the sentence 'I thanked him for the gift', which part is the direct object?

• The gift

• For

• Him

• Thanked

What is the role of 'him' in the sentence 'I thanked him for the gift'?

• Subject

• Indirect object

• Direct object

• Preposition

Which of the following sentences contains both a direct and an indirect transitive verb?

• She runs every morning.

• He gave her a book.

• I swim in the pool.

• They laughed loudly.

What is the main takeaway about transitive verbs from the lesson?

• They are always in the present tense.

• They can be direct, indirect, or both.

• They do not require any objects.

• They are only used in formal writing.