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TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS - Notes

This document provides definitions and examples of transitive and intransitive verbs. It explains that transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning, while intransitive verbs do not. Examples are given such as "The students write compositions" for a transitive verb and "The children sat" for an intransitive verb. An exercise is included where students must underline the verb in sentences and identify whether it is transitive or intransitive. The document also discusses finding the direct object and indirect object of transitive verbs. A second exercise has students identify the direct and indirect objects in sentences.

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TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS - Notes

This document provides definitions and examples of transitive and intransitive verbs. It explains that transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning, while intransitive verbs do not. Examples are given such as "The students write compositions" for a transitive verb and "The children sat" for an intransitive verb. An exercise is included where students must underline the verb in sentences and identify whether it is transitive or intransitive. The document also discusses finding the direct object and indirect object of transitive verbs. A second exercise has students identify the direct and indirect objects in sentences.

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ABU DHABI INDIA SCHOOL- BRANCH 1, AL WATHBA

Subject: English Grade: VI


Topic: TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS
Learning Objective:
To identify transitive and intransitive verb and use them appropriately in the sentences.
Competence:
Problem Solving
Value:
Integrity

What is a transitive verb?


A transitive verb requires an object in the form of a noun or pronoun to complete its meaning.
This object answers the questions who(m)/ to who(m)/ for who(m)or what.
Examples: -The students write compositions.
The students write (what)? [compositions]
-Peter loves his little sister.
Peter loves (whom)? [(his little) sister]

What is an intransitive verb?


An intransitive verb is one that does not require an object to complete its meaning. The
sentence may end with the verb, an adjective, or an adverb. (The questions one may ask with
these forms are “when, where, how, or why.”)
Examples: - The children sat.
- The children sat at 7:30 pm. (when or what time?)
- The children sat at the table. (where?)
- The children sat quietly. (how?)
- The children sat because their mother told them to. (why?)

Exercise 1
Underline the verb and in the blank space, write transitive or intransitive. If it is transitive,
circle the object.

1. The Math professor explains the lesson.


2. I drive my car to work every day. ____________________
3. Many students sleep late on the weekends. ____________________
4. Amina finally got her license.
5. Does your family live in Dubai? _____________________
6. Mark and Michael seem unhappy.
7. When did your friends come to the UAE? _____________________
8. Do you need a computer? _____________________
9. My dad and I always disagree. _____________________
10. Did you find the address? ______________________

Types of Objects of transitive verbs


I. Finding the Direct Object
A direct object can be a person or thing that receives the action of the verb directly. To
determine(find)the direct object, you should ask the question: what.

Eg: (a) Mount St. Helens released a lot smoke last week.
Subject Verb Direct Object

Question - “What did Mount St. Helens release?”


Answer - “smoke.”
→ “smoke” is the direct object.

Eg: (b) Visitors can’t take camera to the museum.


Subject Verb Direct Object

Question - “What can’t the visitors take to the museum?”


Answer - “camera.”
→ “camera” is the direct object.

II. Finding the Indirect Object


The indirect object tells to or for whom the action is done. To determine(find) the direct object,
you should ask two questions: to whom / for whom

Eg: (a) Mr Javed assigned the class 10 math problems.


Subject verb I.O D.O

Question - “To whom were the math problems assigned?”


Answer - “the class.”
→ “the class” is the indirect object.

Ex (b): Samuel sent his aunt a postcard from Martha’s Vineyard.


Subject verb I.O D.O

Question – “To whom was the postcard sent?”


Answer – “his aunt”
→ “his aunt” is the indirect object.
“Samuel” is the subject, and “sent” is the verb. Ask the question “sent what?” “A postcard” is the
direct object. To determine the indirect object, ask who received the direct object. “His aunt” is
the indirect object.

Exercise 2
Determine the direct and indirect objects. Underline the direct objects and circle the indirect
objects.
1. Dad made Will a sandwich.
2. She gave the keys to the security.
3. My father took me to the movies for my birthday.
4. Mom read Kiran a book.
5. I know the muffin man
6. Ismail bought Sarah a flower.
7. Our goalie missed the ball.
8. Nana gave Tim a bath.
9. Mrs. Joan made Benny a cake.
10. Emily poured Mary some water.

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