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. It expresses an action that is directed towards a person or thing. Example: 'She kicked the ball.'

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require an object to complete its meaning. Example: 'He sleeps.'

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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 receives the action of the verb. Example: 'She reads a book.' ('book' is the direct object).

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How can you identify an intransitive verb in a sentence?

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An intransitive verb can be identified if the sentence makes sense without a direct object. Example: 'The dog barks.' (no direct object needed).

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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. Example: In 'He threw the ball,' 'ball' is the 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. Example: 'She runs.' (intransitive) vs. 'She runs a marathon.' (transitive).

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What is the role of context in determining if a verb is transitive or intransitive?

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The context of a sentence helps determine whether a verb is transitive or intransitive based on whether it has a direct object.

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What is an example of a sentence with a transitive verb?

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Example: 'The teacher explained the lesson.' ('explained' is transitive, 'lesson' is the direct object).

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What is an example of a sentence with an intransitive verb?

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Example: 'The baby cried.' ('cried' is intransitive, no direct object).

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What is the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

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Transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning, while intransitive verbs do not.