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Which of the following sentences contains a transitive verb?
Which of the following sentences contains a transitive verb?
- The bird sang beautifully.
- He slept soundly.
- She read the novel in one day. (correct)
- They arrived late.
An intransitive verb always has a direct object.
An intransitive verb always has a direct object.
False (B)
Identify the direct object in the sentence: "The chef prepared a delicious meal."
Identify the direct object in the sentence: "The chef prepared a delicious meal."
meal
A verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning is called a(n) ___________ verb.
A verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning is called a(n) ___________ verb.
Match the sentences with their correct verb type:
Match the sentences with their correct verb type:
Which sentence does NOT contain a direct object?
Which sentence does NOT contain a direct object?
In the sentence, "She gave him the book", 'him' is the direct object.
In the sentence, "She gave him the book", 'him' is the direct object.
Provide an example of a sentence using the verb 'eat' transitively.
Provide an example of a sentence using the verb 'eat' transitively.
In the sentence, "He told her a story", 'story' is the _______ object.
In the sentence, "He told her a story", 'story' is the _______ object.
Match the verb with the sentence that correctly shows its usage as transitive or intransitive.
Match the verb with the sentence that correctly shows its usage as transitive or intransitive.
Which of the following sentences includes both a direct and an indirect object?
Which of the following sentences includes both a direct and an indirect object?
All verbs can be used both transitively and intransitively.
All verbs can be used both transitively and intransitively.
Rewrite the sentence "The baby sleeps" to include a direct object, making the verb transitive.
Rewrite the sentence "The baby sleeps" to include a direct object, making the verb transitive.
In the sentence, "He built the house with pride", 'pride' functions as a(n) ______.
In the sentence, "He built the house with pride", 'pride' functions as a(n) ______.
Match the verb with the example sentence:
Match the verb with the example sentence:
Which of these sentences contains an indirect object?
Which of these sentences contains an indirect object?
A sentence can have an indirect object without having a direct object.
A sentence can have an indirect object without having a direct object.
How does identifying transitive and intransitive verbs enhance sentence understanding?
How does identifying transitive and intransitive verbs enhance sentence understanding?
Verbs that can function as either transitive or intransitive are known as ___________ verbs.
Verbs that can function as either transitive or intransitive are known as ___________ verbs.
Match the sentences with the correct identification of direct and indirect objects:
Match the sentences with the correct identification of direct and indirect objects:
Flashcards
What is a transitive verb?
What is a transitive verb?
A verb that takes a direct object, meaning it acts upon something.
What is a direct object?
What is a direct object?
The noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb.
What is an intransitive verb?
What is an intransitive verb?
A verb that does not take a direct object; the action is complete without an object.
What is an indirect object?
What is an indirect object?
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Study Notes
- A transitive verb has a direct object.
Transitive Verb Examples
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Fikile harvested the potatoes in her mother's garden; "The potatoes" is the direct object.
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studied the textbook belonging to Didi; "The textbook" is the direct object.
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An intransitive verb does not have a direct object.
Intransitive Verb Examples
- I listened out of care.
- I wrote to the principal.
Activity One
- Rihanna sang a ballad for the loyal fans; "a ballad" is the direct object, "the loyal fans" is the indirect object.
- President lan Khama delivered a moving speech to the crowds of children; "a moving speech" is the direct object, "the crowds of children" is the indirect object.
- Nandipha gave a book to each child; "a book" is the direct object, "each child" is the indirect object.
- Please chop the onions for the stew; "the onions" is the direct object, "the stew" is the indirect object.
Activity Two Instructions
- Draw two columns in your classwork book and label one transitive and the other intransitive.
- Write each of the following sentences under the correct heading based on whether they contain transitive or intransitive verbs:
- The composer smiled out of respect.
- She pushed the letter through the window.
- Fireman often put out fires in factories
- He built with pride.
- Gladys picked the flowers from her neighbour's garden.
- He reads books to help him fall asleep.
- Jim is sleeping so don't be so loud.
- The train stopped abruptly.
- For about an hour, they passed the ball back and forth.
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