Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

What is the main difference between transitive and intransitive verbs?

• Transitive verbs require a direct object, while intransitive verbs do not.

• Transitive verbs are used for physical actions, while intransitive verbs are used for mental actions.

• Transitive verbs are always in the past tense, while intransitive verbs are in the present tense.

• Transitive verbs require an indirect object, while intransitive verbs do not.

Is the verb 'sleep' transitive or intransitive?

• past tense

• active

• transitive

• intransitive

Identify the transitive verb in the following sentence: 'She ate an apple.'

• ate

• sleeping

• ran

• jumped

Give an example of an intransitive verb.

• study

• eat

• sleep

• run

In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse.', which verb is transitive?

• slept

• ran

• chased

• jumped

Can a verb be both transitive and intransitive? Explain.

• Yes

• Yes, but only in rare cases.

• No, a verb can only be either transitive or intransitive, not both.

• No, it depends on the language.

Provide a transitive verb that requires a direct object.

• sleep

• write

• run

• eat

What type of verb does not require an object to complete its meaning?

• Noun

• Transitive verb

• Intransitive verb

• Adjective

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

• Direct objects are only used with intransitive verbs.

• Direct objects are optional in sentences with transitive verbs.

• A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. It answers the question 'what' or 'whom' after the verb. In relation to transitive verbs, direct objects are necessary as these verbs require an object to complete their meaning.

• A direct object is a verb that receives the action of the noun.

Rewrite the sentence 'He sings beautifully.' using an intransitive verb.

• He sings well.

• He sings incorrectly.

• He sings bad.

• He sings poorly.