Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

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What is a transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects to complete its meaning.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

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Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive?

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Yes, some verbs can function as both transitive and intransitive depending on the context.

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What is a direct object?

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A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a transitive verb.

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Give an example of a transitive verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She reads a book,' 'reads' is a transitive verb and 'book' is the direct object.

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Give an example of an intransitive verb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'He sleeps soundly,' 'sleeps' is an intransitive verb with no direct object.

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What is the main difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

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The main difference is that transitive verbs require a direct object, while intransitive verbs do not.

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How can you identify a transitive verb in a sentence?

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You can identify a transitive verb by checking if there is a direct object that answers the question 'what?' or 'whom?' after the verb.

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How can you identify an intransitive verb in a sentence?

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You can identify an intransitive verb by checking if there is no direct object following the verb.

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What is an example of a verb that can be both transitive and intransitive?

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The verb 'run' can be transitive as in 'She runs a marathon' and intransitive as in 'He runs every morning.'