Transitive-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. It transfers action to a direct object.

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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. It expresses an action that does not pass onto an object.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'I broke the plates.'

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The verb is 'broke', and it is transitive because it has a direct object 'the plates'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'He sat at the bank of the river.'

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The verb is 'sat', and it is intransitive because it does not have a direct object.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Neha’s dog sleeps under the bed.'

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The verb is 'sleeps', and it is intransitive because it does not have a direct object.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The pilot landed the plane carefully.'

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The verb is 'landed', and it is transitive because it has a direct object 'the plane'.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'Susy eats an egg daily.'

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The verb is 'eats', and it is transitive because it has a direct object 'an egg'.

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What is the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

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Transitive verbs require a direct object to receive the action, while intransitive verbs do not require a direct object.

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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 of the sentence.

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Give an example of a sentence with a transitive verb.

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Example: 'She kicked the ball.' (The verb 'kicked' is transitive because it has the direct object 'the ball').