Transitive verbs are those verbs that have an object. Intransitive verbs are those verbs that do not have an object.
State whether the verbs in the following sentences are transitive or intransitive.
1She advised me to consult a doctor.
Wrong!
The verb "advised" has the object "me", so the answer is "Transitive".
2Let’s invite your cousins as well.
Wrong!
The verb "invite" has the object "your cousins", so the answer is "Transitive".
3I waited for an hour.
Wrong!
The verb "waited" has no direct object, so the answer is "Intransitive".
4I received your letter in the morning.
Wrong!
The verb "received" has the object "your letter", so the answer is "Transitive".
5I am going to send her some flowers.
Wrong!
The verb "send" has objects "her" and "some flowers", so the answer is "Transitive".
6He has changed a lot since he got married.
Wrong!
The verb "changed" has no direct object here, so the answer is "Intransitive".
7Suddenly the child woke up.
Wrong!
The phrasal verb "woke up" has no object here, so the answer is "Intransitive".
8The loud noise woke me.
Wrong!
The verb "woke" has the object "me", so the answer is "Transitive".
9Let’s discuss your plans.
Wrong!
The verb "discuss" has the object "your plans", so the answer is "Transitive".
10I heard a lovely song in the morning.
Wrong!
The verb "heard" has the object "a lovely song", so the answer is "Transitive".
11Can you lend me a few pounds?
Wrong!
The verb "lend" has objects "me" and "a few pounds", so the answer is "Transitive".
12The wind was blowing fiercely.
Wrong!
The verb phrase "was blowing" has no direct object, so the answer is "Intransitive".
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- She advised me to consult a doctor. — Transitive
- Let’s invite your cousins as well. — Transitive
- I waited for an hour. — Intransitive
- I received your letter in the morning. — Transitive
- I am going to send her some flowers. — Transitive
- He has changed a lot since he got married. — Intransitive
- Suddenly the child woke up. — Intransitive
- The loud noise woke me. — Transitive
- Let’s discuss your plans. — Transitive
- I heard a lovely song in the morning. — Transitive
- Can you lend me a few pounds? — Transitive
- The wind was blowing fiercely. — Intransitive