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Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Quiz

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Which of the following best defines a transitive verb?

A verb that only functions in the passive voice

A verb that does not require an object to complete its meaning

A verb that cannot be used in past tense

A verb that can be followed by a direct object (correct)

Choose the intransitive verb from the options below:

Break

Drive (correct)

Open

Give

In the sentence 'He laughed loudly,' what type of verb is 'laughed'?

Adjective

Adverb

Transitive

Intransitive (correct)

What is the function of 'object of prepositions'?

It relates to a noun or pronoun governed by a preposition Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'She walked through the park,' what is the object of the preposition?

'the park' Signup and view all the answers

Which element does the object of prepositions specify?

The noun or pronoun governed by the preposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of identifying the object of prepositions?

To identify the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an intransitive verb?

The flowers smelled sweetly Signup and view all the answers

What defines a transitive verb?

It can be followed by a noun or pronoun to complete its meaning Signup and view all the answers

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'.

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Test your knowledge of transitive and intransitive verbs with this quiz. Determine the type of verb in given sentences and choose the correct classification.