9 Questions
Which of the following best defines a transitive verb?
A verb that can be followed by a direct object
Choose the intransitive verb from the options below:
Drive
In the sentence 'He laughed loudly,' what type of verb is 'laughed'?
Intransitive
What is the function of 'object of prepositions'?
It relates to a noun or pronoun governed by a preposition
In the sentence 'She walked through the park,' what is the object of the preposition?
'the park'
Which element does the object of prepositions specify?
The noun or pronoun governed by the preposition
What is the primary purpose of identifying the object of prepositions?
To identify the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition
Which of the following is an example of an intransitive verb?
The flowers smelled sweetly
What defines a transitive verb?
It can be followed by a noun or pronoun to complete its meaning
Study Notes
Verb Types
- A transitive verb is a verb that takes an object, meaning it is followed by a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.
Identifying Verb Types
- In the sentence 'He laughed loudly,' 'laughed' is an intransitive verb because it does not take an object.
Object of Prepositions
- The object of a preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows a preposition in a sentence.
- In the sentence 'She walked through the park,' 'the park' is the object of the preposition 'through'.
- The object of a preposition specifies the relation or location of the object to the preposition.
Purpose of Identifying Object of Prepositions
- The primary purpose of identifying the object of prepositions is to clarify the relationship between the preposition and the object in a sentence.
Examples of Verb Types
- 'Laughed' in the sentence 'He laughed loudly' is an example of an intransitive verb.
- A transitive verb is defined as a verb that takes an object, such as 'eat' in the sentence 'I eat an apple'.
Test your knowledge of transitive and intransitive verbs with this quiz. Determine the type of verb in given sentences and choose the correct classification.
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