Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

Is the verb 'eat' transitive or intransitive?

• Intransitive

• Adjective

• Transitive

• Noun

Give an example of a transitive verb.

• Example: 'eat', as in 'I eat an apple.'

• run

• sleep

• laugh

What is the difference between a transitive and intransitive verb?

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

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

• Transitive verbs require an indirect object to complete their meaning, while intransitive verbs do not require an indirect object.

• Transitive verbs and intransitive verbs are the same and can be used interchangeably.

Identify the transitive verb in the following sentence: 'She bought a new dress.'

• she

• bought

• dress

• new

Identify the intransitive verb in the following sentence: 'The bird flew.'

• bird

• flew

• sang

• flew away

Explain the concept of direct object in relation to transitive verbs.

• The direct object is the adverb that modifies the transitive verb.

• The direct object is the subject of the sentence.

• The direct object is the conjunction that connects the transitive verb to the rest of the sentence.

• The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the transitive verb.

Provide an example of an intransitive verb.

• Run

• Eat

• Book

What is the object of a transitive verb?

• The object of a transitive verb is a noun or pronoun.

• The object of a transitive verb is an adverb

• The object of a transitive verb is an adjective

• The object of a transitive verb is a verb

Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive? Explain with an example.

• No

• It depends on the tense

• Yes

• Only in certain languages

Rewrite the following sentence using a transitive verb: 'The cat slept.'

• The cat laughed.

• The cat ran.

• The cat awakened.

• The cat ate.