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Verbs: Transitive vs. Intransitive

This document provides examples and practice identifying transitive and intransitive verbs. It defines transitive verbs as verbs that take direct objects, and intransitive verbs as verbs that do not. Examples are given of sentences with transitive verbs like "lost" and intransitive verbs like "cried". Readers are asked to identify verbs in sample sentences as transitive or intransitive, and to write their own sentences using both types of verbs.

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Verbs: Transitive vs. Intransitive

This document provides examples and practice identifying transitive and intransitive verbs. It defines transitive verbs as verbs that take direct objects, and intransitive verbs as verbs that do not. Examples are given of sentences with transitive verbs like "lost" and intransitive verbs like "cried". Readers are asked to identify verbs in sample sentences as transitive or intransitive, and to write their own sentences using both types of verbs.

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4 TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS


A transitive verb is a verb that has a direct object. An intransitive verb is a verb that does
not have a direct object.
The word that receives the action of a transitive verb is called the direct object. You can
determine whether a verb has a direct object by asking whom or what after the verb.
Transitive: The boy lost his jacket. (Lost what? his jacket)
Intransitive: The baby cried loudly. (Cried what? [no answer])
PRACTICE A Identifying Transitive Verbs and Their Objects
Read each sentence. Then, underline the verb and circle the direct object.
Example: Mom baked a delicious cake.
Answer: Mom baked a delicious cake.
1. Tim sold hot chocolate at the game.
2. Kelly wore glasses.
3. Mom and Dad ate the entire pie.
4. The kitten scratched my hand.
5. I pictured success in my mind.
6. Chris took the garbage to the curb.
7. Michael forgot his backpack.
8. Belle asked several questions.
9. The dog ate the leftovers.
10. The doctor washed her hands.

PRACTICE B Distinguishing Between Transitive Verbs and Intransitive Verbs Read


each sentence. Then, write the action verb, and label it transitive or intransitive.
Example: The baby cried for her bottle.
Answer: cried—intransitive
1. Miette walked to the store.
2. James did his homework.
3. Ethan played his guitar all morning.
4. The grass grew quickly.
5. The plane holds several hundred people.
6. Chloe sprained her ankle.
7. Benjamin runs faster than anybody else.
8. Mr. Young wants a new dog.
9. Steve forgot the party.
10. His brother washed the dishes.

Writing and Speaking Application


Write four sentences, two with transitive verbs and two with intransitive verbs. Read your
sentences to a partner. Your partner should listen for each verb and identify it as transitive or
intransitive. Then, switch roles with your partner.

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