Say whether the verbs are transitive or intransitive.
1The tiger chased the deer.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "chased" has the object "the deer".
2The baby opened her eyes.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "opened" has the object "her eyes".
3Birds fly.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "fly" does not take an object here.
4We played a game of chess.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "played" has the object "a game of chess".
5She brought me some apples.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "brought" has the objects "me" and "some apples".
6Bats are active at night.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "are" is a linking verb and does not take an object here.
7The baby is sleeping in her crib.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "is sleeping" does not take an object here.
8I wrote a letter to my cousin.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "wrote" has the object "a letter".
9They laughed aloud.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "laughed" does not take an object here.
10I recognized him.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "recognized" has the object "him".
11Tigers and elephants live in jungles.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "live" does not take an object here.
12I enjoy teaching.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "enjoy" has the object "teaching".
Answers
- The tiger chased the deer. — Transitive
- The baby opened her eyes. — Transitive
- Birds fly. — Intransitive
- We played a game of chess. — Transitive
- She brought me some apples. — Transitive
- Bats are active at night. — Intransitive
- The baby is sleeping in her crib. — Intransitive
- I wrote a letter to my cousin. — Transitive
- They laughed aloud. — Intransitive
- I recognized him. — Transitive
- Tigers and elephants live in jungles. — Intransitive
- I enjoy teaching. — Transitive
