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Transitive vs. Intransitive

October 3, 2022 - pdf

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

1. The teacher asked me a question.

Correct! Wrong!

A transitive verb has an object.

2. She jumped up and down.

Correct! Wrong!

An intransitive verb does not have an object.

3. The bird sat on a branch.

Correct! Wrong!

4. The curtain moved in the wind.

Correct! Wrong!

5. The fox ran away.

Correct! Wrong!

6. I teach them English.

Correct! Wrong!

7. The tailor made him a coat.

Correct! Wrong!

8. He told me a story.

Correct! Wrong!

9. We have bought the tickets.

Correct! Wrong!

10. The fire burned brightly.

Correct! Wrong!

An intransitive verb does not have an object.

11. The car stopped suddenly.

Correct! Wrong!

12. She called me a liar.

Correct! Wrong!

Object - me

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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