Read the following sentences and state whether the verbs are transitive or intransitive.
1The plane landed safely.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "landed" has no direct object in this sentence.
2I will solve this problem.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "solve" has the direct object "this problem."
3The birds chirped.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "chirped" has no direct object.
4He injured his knee while playing football.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "injured" has the direct object "his knee."
5Don't shout.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "shout" has no direct object.
6Shut the door.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "shut" has the direct object "the door."
7Lock the door.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "lock" has the direct object "the door."
8The dog is barking.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "is barking" has no direct object.
9I slept on the floor.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "slept" has no direct object.
10Wash your hands.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "wash" has the direct object "your hands."
11He drives carefully.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "drives" has no direct object in this sentence.
12He can drive any vehicle.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "drive" has the direct object "any vehicle."
13Stop the car.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "stop" has the direct object "the car."
14He stopped suddenly.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Intransitive" because "stopped" has no direct object in this sentence.
15Fold these sheets of paper.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "fold" has the direct object "these sheets of paper."
16She cooked a tasty meal.
Wrong!
The correct answer is "Transitive" because "cooked" has the direct object "a tasty meal."
Answers
- The plane landed safely. — Intransitive
- I will solve this problem. — Transitive
- The birds chirped. — Intransitive
- He injured his knee while playing football. — Transitive
- Don’t shout. — Intransitive
- Shut the door. — Transitive
- Lock the door. — Transitive
- The dog is barking. — Intransitive
- I slept on the floor. — Intransitive
- Wash your hands. — Transitive
- He drives carefully. — Intransitive
- He can drive any vehicle. — Transitive
- Stop the car. — Transitive
- He stopped suddenly. — Intransitive
- Fold these sheets of paper. — Transitive
- She cooked a tasty meal. — Transitive