Transitive or Intransitive?
I slept well. Trans or Intrans?
Intransitive (Intran. verbs do not need an object and are followed by exp. of time, place, or manner.)
I don't like it. Trans or Intrans?
He rang the doorbell, but no one answered (it).
Complex (indep. and dep. clause)
agree + ____
agree with something or someone.
She drives a motorcycle. Trans or Intrans?
In this context, drive is followed by an object (motorcycle), so "drive" is transitive.
I met my old friend for coffee, and we talked about our lives. Is "talk" trans or intrans in this sentence?
It is intrans. because "lives" is the object. What did they talk about? Their lives.
While Anna walked aimlessly up the path, she found twenty dollars.
We discussed the problem with the manager. Trans or Intrans?
Discussed is transitive as it is followed by an object in the sentence (the manager) Who did you discuss the problem with? Him/her/the manager.
After the funeral, I cried a lot. Trans or Intrans?
"Cried" is instrans. in this sentence as it is not followed by an object, just an adverb.
I cried a little / a lot / uncontrollably / excessively.
John sang solo, and Mark accompanied him on the piano.
depend + ____
depend + on
She asked me a question and I spoke. Is spoke trans. or instrans. in this sentence?
It is intransitive in this sentence as it is not followed by an object. Intrans. verbs do not need an object.
How did you get here?
I took the bus. Is "took" Trans or Intrans?
Have you seen Mark recently?
Simple
apologize + ____
apologize for
I explained my feelings to my husband. Trans or Intrans?
In this sentence, "explained" is trans. It is followed by two objects (feelings and husband/him)
My brother borrowed $10 from me. (Trans or Instrans?)
If you want to be healthy, eat home-cooked food, not junk food.
Complex
laugh + ____
laugh at