Understanding Intransitive Verbs
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Which of the following is a characteristic of an intransitive verb?

  • It answers the question 'what' (correct)
  • It always ends the sentence
  • It requires a direct object to make sense
  • It can be identified by the presence of a direct object

    • What is the role of a direct object in a sentence with a transitive verb?

  • Receives the action of the verb (correct)
  • Transfers the action onto the subject
  • Demonstrates an action without a direct object
  • Applies the action to the verb

    • Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?

  • She gave him a book
  • The dog ate the bone
  • They built a new house
  • The bird sings beautifully (correct)

    • What is the defining feature of an intransitive verb?

    <p>It can stand alone and still be coherent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can intransitive verbs be identified in a sentence?

    <p>By the absence of a direct object receiving the action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of intransitive verbs?

    <p>They answer the question 'what' after the verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intransitive verbs can be identified by asking:

    <p>What after the verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?

    <p>The flowers bloomed in the spring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates intransitive verbs from transitive verbs?

    <p>Intransitive verbs do not transfer action to a direct object, while transitive verbs do</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The birds sang joyfully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Intransitive Verbs

    • Intransitive verbs do not require a direct object to complete their meaning.
    • They express an action or state that does not pass onto a receiver.
    • Examples include verbs like "run," "sleep," or "arrive."

    Role of Direct Objects

    • In sentences with transitive verbs, direct objects receive the action of the verb.
    • Transitive verbs need a direct object to provide clarity on what or whom the action affects.

    Identifying Intransitive Verbs

    • Intransitive verbs can be identified by asking "what?" or "whom?" after the verb; no answer indicates they are intransitive.
    • Look for verbs that stand alone in a sentence without needing any additional information to complete their meaning.

    Differentiation from Transitive Verbs

    • The key difference lies in the requirement of a direct object: transitive verbs need one, while intransitive verbs do not.
    • Intransitive verbs often describe actions or states that are complete without needing an object.

    Example Sentences

    • Sentences can be analyzed to identify intransitive verbs by checking if they can stand alone without an object.
    • Examples like "She sleeps" or "He runs quickly" showcase intransitive actions without direct objects.

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    Test your knowledge of intransitive verbs with this quiz. Learn about the definition and usage of intransitive verbs in sentences, as well as their distinction from transitive verbs.

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