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Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Intransitive Verbs
Transitive Verbs
A transitive verb, used with a direct object,
transmits action to an object and may also
have an indirect object, which indicates to
or for whom the action is done.
He complains frequently.
Let’s Practice
• Tell me what each sentence is using – a
transitive or intransitive verb.
1.Kenny taught the class.
2.He sits around too often.
3.Rob ran the marathon in under two hours.
4.That boy cries a lot.
Answers
1. Kenny taught the class.
TRANSITIVE
2. He sits around too often.
INTRANSITIVE
3. Rob ran the marathon in under two hours.
TRANSITIVE
4. That boy cries a lot.
INTRANSITIVE