Verb Types: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
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What is a characteristic of transitive verbs?

  • They do not take an object directly
  • They always require a subject and a predicate
  • They can only be used in the past tense
  • The action of the verb is directed towards an object (correct)

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

  • I sleep (correct)
  • She writes a letter
  • I eat an apple
  • They paint the house

    • How can you identify transitive verbs?

  • By checking the verb's tense
  • By looking for a subject and a predicate
  • By asking 'who?' after the verb
  • By asking 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb (correct)

    • What is an example of a verb that can be both transitive and intransitive?

    <p>I eat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key point about transitive and intransitive verbs?

    <p>Transitive verbs take an object directly, while intransitive verbs do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intransitive verbs?

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    Study Notes

    Verb Types

    Transitive Verbs

    • Take an object directly
    • The action of the verb is directed towards an object
    • Example: I eat an apple (The verb "eat" takes the object "an apple")
    • Can be identified by asking "what?" or "whom?" after the verb
    • Examples:
      • I throw the ball.
      • She writes a letter.
      • They paint the house.

    Intransitive Verbs

    • Do not take an object directly
    • The action of the verb is not directed towards an object
    • Example: I sleep (The verb "sleep" does not take an object)
    • Cannot be identified by asking "what?" or "whom?" after the verb
    • Examples:
      • I laugh.
      • He cries.
      • They whisper.

    Verbs that can be Both Transitive and Intransitive

    • Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on the context
    • Example: The verb "run" can be transitive (I run the marathon) or intransitive (I run)
    • Other examples:
      • The verb "eat" can be transitive (I eat a sandwich) or intransitive (I eat)
      • The verb "write" can be transitive (I write a letter) or intransitive (I write)

    Key Points

    • Transitive verbs take an object directly, while intransitive verbs do not.
    • Identifying transitive verbs can be done by asking "what?" or "whom?" after the verb.
    • Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on the context.

    Verb Classification

    • Transitive verbs:
      • Take an object directly
      • Action of the verb is directed towards an object
      • Examples: I eat an apple, I throw the ball, She writes a letter
    • Intransitive verbs:
      • Do not take an object directly
      • Action of the verb is not directed towards an object
      • Examples: I sleep, I laugh, They whisper

    Verb Flexibility

    • Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive
    • Context determines whether the verb is transitive or intransitive
    • Examples:
      • Run: I run the marathon (transitive), I run (intransitive)
      • Eat: I eat a sandwich (transitive), I eat (intransitive)
      • Write: I write a letter (transitive), I write (intransitive)

    Identification Tips

    • Transitive verbs can be identified by asking "what?" or "whom?" after the verb
    • Intransitive verbs cannot be identified by asking "what?" or "whom?" after the verb

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