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Is the verb in the sentence below a transitive or intransitive verb?
I am going to select the red beans, rice, meat, and cheese.
It is a transitive verb because it has a direct object or it answers the question What? or Whom?.
Is the verb in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
Francisco opened the door to the cellar.
It is transitive because it has a direct object or it answers the question What? or Whom?.
Is the verb in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
We dine every night at seven.
It is intransitive because it doesn't have a direct object or it doesn't answer the question What? or Whom?.
Is this sentence correct? If it's incorrect, suggest a correction.
I always meditate to relax myself before an exam.
No: Relax is intransitive in this context
Are the verbs below transitive or intransitive?
The rider fell off the horse and broke his arm.
fell = intransitive
broke = transitive
Are the highlighted verbs in the sentence below transitive or intransitive verbs?
I had asked my little sister to help me set the table, so that had been done already.
They are transitive verbs because they have a direct object or answer the question What? or Whom?.
Is the verb in the sentence below transitive or intransitive verb?
Even the judge seemed uncertain about the answer.
Trick question! It's a linking verb :)
Is the verb in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
We performed the play three times that weekend.
It is transitive because it has a direct object or it answers the question What? or Whom?.
Identify the direct and indirect objects of show.
Don’t show any of your friends the letter.
direct = the letter
indirect = any of your friends
Is the main verb below transitive or intransitive?
You must speak loudly in order to be heard.
MV = speak
It is intransitive because it doesn't have a direct object or it doesn't answer the question What? or Whom?.
Are the verbs in the sentence below transitive or intransitive verbs?
They perform many tasks that people often find boring and difficult.
v1 = transitive
v2 = intransitive
Are the (2) verbs in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
The piano player performs twice each night, except on Saturdays, when he plays three times.
Verbs = performs & plays
They are intransitive verb because they don't have a direct object or don't answer the question What? or Whom?.
Is the main verb in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
Rachel enjoys playing soccer and basketball.
MV = enjoys
It is transitive because it has a direct object or it answers the question What? or Whom?.
Make a sentence using listen intransitively.
e.g. Please listen to the recording carefully.
Use breathe transitively.
Mammals breathe oxygen.
Is the main verb in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
Many businesses benefit from these machines because they improve efficiency.
MV = benefit
It is intransitive because it doesn't have a direct object or it doesn't answer the question What? or Whom?.
Is the verb in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
Diane, have you turned in your permission slip yet?
V = turn in
It is transitive because it has a direct object or it answers the question What? or Whom?.
Are the highlighted verbs in the sentence below transitive, intransitive or otherwise?
Justin gave me an apple to snack on because I was feeling really hungry.
gave = transitive
feeling = linking
Identify the direct and indirect objects of lend.
Can you please lend me a pen so I can write down her number?
direct = a pen
indirect = me
Use move intransitively.
My best friend moved to another city.
Are the (3) verbs in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
Ms. Alexander handed out the test to the students after asking everyone to clear their desks of books and papers.
Verbs = handed out, asking, clear
They are transitive verbs because they have a direct object or answer the question What? or Whom?.
Are the (3) verbs in the sentence below transitive or intransitive?
David, I have already asked you several times to turn the music down, because the neighbours are complaining.
asked = transitive
turn down = transitive
complaining = intransitive
Are the verbs in the sentences below transitive, intransitive or otherwise?
My family went to the store yesterday to buy a new heater for the winter.
went = intransitive
buy = transitive
Identify the indirect object of told.
David told whoever saw her to report to the police.
indirect = whoever saw her
Is this sentence correct? If it's incorrect, suggest a correction.
I like to go to the beach and enjoy by myself.
No = enjoy needs an object