Identify the verb, verb phrase, or phrasal verb in each sentence. Tell whether it is transitive or intransitive. For each transitive verb, identify the direct object. 1. The youn... Identify the verb, verb phrase, or phrasal verb in each sentence. Tell whether it is transitive or intransitive. For each transitive verb, identify the direct object. 1. The young hero Perseus lived with his mother, Danae. 2. A king wanted Perseus's mother for his wife. 3. The king did not get along with Perseus. 4. He challenged Perseus to an impossible feat. 5. The king was wishing for Perseus's death. 6. The brave Perseus accepted the challenge. 7. The king requested the head of a monster. 8. The monster, Medusa, had snakes for hair. 9. One sight of the monster turned people into stone. 10. Medusa once had boasted of her beauty. 11. The gods had punished her for that boast. 12. The gods now were looking after Perseus. 13. One goddess lent Perseus a bright shield. 14. Perseus was walking along in search of Medusa. 15. Eventually he came to Medusa's island home. 16. How could he bring about the monster's death?
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify the main verb or verb phrase in each sentence, determine if it is transitive or intransitive, and if transitive, identify the direct object. This tests understanding of grammatical structure and verb types.
Answer
The answer provides the verb identification, whether it is transitive or intransitive, and the direct object for each transitive verb in the sentences provided.
Here's the breakdown of each sentence:
- lived - intransitive
- wanted - transitive; Perseus's mother
- did get along - intransitive
- challenged - transitive; Perseus
- was wishing - transitive; Perseus's death
- accepted - transitive; the challenge
- requested - transitive; the head
- had - intransitive
- turned - transitive; people
- had boasted - intransitive
- had punished - transitive; her
- were looking after - intransitive
- lent - transitive; Perseus, shield
- was walking along - intransitive
- came - intransitive
- bring about - transitive; death
Answer for screen readers
Here's the breakdown of each sentence:
- lived - intransitive
- wanted - transitive; Perseus's mother
- did get along - intransitive
- challenged - transitive; Perseus
- was wishing - transitive; Perseus's death
- accepted - transitive; the challenge
- requested - transitive; the head
- had - intransitive
- turned - transitive; people
- had boasted - intransitive
- had punished - transitive; her
- were looking after - intransitive
- lent - transitive; Perseus, shield
- was walking along - intransitive
- came - intransitive
- bring about - transitive; death
More Information
- Transitive verbs require a direct object to receive the action.
- Intransitive verbs do not take a direct object.
Tips
A common mistake is not recognizing phrasal verbs, which are combinations of words that act as a verb. Phrasal verbs can be transitive or intransitive.
Sources
- Solved: with his mother _on an island that was ruled by cruel king ... - gauthmath.com
- Phrasal verbs | Write Site - Athabasca University - athabascau.ca
- Identify Intransitive and Transitive Verbs (pdf) - CliffsNotes - cliffsnotes.com
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