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Which of the following is a characteristic of an intransitive verb?
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?
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?
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?
What is the defining feature of an intransitive verb?
How can intransitive verbs be identified in a sentence?
How can intransitive verbs be identified in a sentence?
Which of the following is a characteristic of intransitive verbs?
Which of the following is a characteristic of intransitive verbs?
Intransitive verbs can be identified by asking:
Intransitive verbs can be identified by asking:
Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?
Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?
What differentiates intransitive verbs from transitive verbs?
What differentiates intransitive verbs from transitive verbs?
Which of the following is an example of an intransitive verb?
Which of the following is an example of an intransitive verb?
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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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