Transitive vs. Intransitive

A intransitive verb is one that is used with an object

• False
• True

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

The workmen have been painting for hours.

•    Intransitive
•  Transitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

When they call from the charity, Mrs. Alpert always gives generously.

•    Intransitive
•   Transitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

 That perfume smells nice.

•  Intransitive
• Transitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

My new car cost me a small fortune.

• Transitive
• Intransitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Jim owed his landlord $450.

• Transitive
• Intransitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Pete emigrated from Australia in 1998

• Intransitive
• Transitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

Please take the documents over to Mrs. Samuels’ office.

• Transitive
• Intransitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

The customer was tired of waiting, so he got up and left.

• Intransitive
• Transitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A

 Are you sure you want to paint the ceiling too?

• Transitive
• Intransitive

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.8.1A