Thursday, October 27, 2016

Transitive or intransitive verb?

The math professor explained the lesson.
TRANSITIVE—“explain” needs an object

I drive to work every day.
INTRANSITIVE—“drive” does not need an object

Many students sleep late on the weekends.
INTRANSITIVE—“sleep” does not need an object.

Louise finally got her license.
TRANSITIVE—“get” needs an object

Does your family live in Toronto?
INTRANSITIVE—“live” does not need an object

Mark and Mindy seem unhappy.
INTRANSITIVE— “seem” is followed by an adjective, NOT AN OBJECT

When did your friends come to the United State?
INTRANSITIVE—“come” is not followed by an object

For email, you need a computer.
TRANSITIVE—“need” NEEDS AN OBJECT

My father and I always disagree about politics.
INTRANSITIVE—NO OBJECT REQUIRED after “disagree.”

Did you find the address?
TRANSITIVE—“find” needs an object

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