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Transitive vs. Intransitive

October 3, 2022 - pdf

State whether the verbs in the following sentences are transitive or intransitive.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. The teacher asked me a question.
Wrong!
A transitive verb has an object.
2. She jumped up and down.
Wrong!
An intransitive verb does not have an object.
3. The bird sat on a branch.
Wrong!
4. The curtain moved in the wind.
Wrong!
5. The fox ran away.
Wrong!
6. I teach them English.
Wrong!
7. The tailor made him a coat.
Wrong!
8. He told me a story.
Wrong!
9. We have bought the tickets.
Wrong!
10. The fire burned brightly.
Wrong!
An intransitive verb does not have an object.
11. The car stopped suddenly.
Wrong!
12. She called me a liar.
Wrong!
Object - me
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. The teacher asked me a question. (Transitive)
  2. She jumped up and down. (Intransitive)
  3. The bird sat on a branch. (Intransitive)
  4. The curtain moved in the wind. (Intransitive)
  5. The fox ran away. (Intransitive)
  6. I teach them English. (Transitive)
  7. The tailor made him a coat. (Transitive)
  8. He told me a story. (Transitive)
  9. We have bought the tickets. (Transitive)
  10. The fire burned brightly. (Intransitive)
  11. The car stopped suddenly. (Intransitive)
  12. She called me a liar. (Transitive)
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