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Chapter 5 - Transitive or Intransitive Verbs?

For each sentence shown, decide if the verb is transitive or intransitive. Remember that only transitive verbs have an object (noun or pronoun) after them. The object answers the question "whom" or "what" after the action verb.

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David flew the plane.transitive
Mr. Lee considered the plan.transitive
Amanda believed Frank's story.transitive
Louise wants a new car.transitive
The basketball player attempted three shots before the other team took possession of the ball.transitive
My mother is ill.intransitive
Lightning strikes tall trees.transitive
Lightning strikes suddenly.intransitive
Mike walked around the block.intransitive
The river is overflowing.intransitive
You are foolish.intransitive
Bob hit the ball.transitive
The teacher talked with the students.intransitive
My mom gave me a new car.transitive
Mr. Morris called me yesterday.transitive
Please place the book on the table.transitive
Our supervisor gave her an excellent rating.transitive
The governor will campaign heavily in the southern part of the state next week.intransitive
Responsibility for the success of this project lies with the project manager.intransitive
Prices rise when manufacturers encounter increased costs.intransitive
All of the teachers went to the Silent Woman.intransitive
We drove the big yellow truck downtown.transitive
Our parents loved us very much.transitive
We thanked him for the delicious meal.transitive
Sally feels bad about the terrible mistake.intransitive
Casey played with her toys.intransitive
Sondra cooked her daughter's favorite meal.transitive
Jeff officiated the wrestling meet last Saturday.transitive
The water tasted good.intransitive
Carol read about the job opportunity in the paper.intransitive
That teacher is the best one I've ever had.intransitive
Susan teaches online courses.transitive
This is she.intransitive
This is he.intransitive
He is absolutely gorgeous!intransitive
She seems lonely sitting by herself over there.intransitive
I feel bad about the accident.intransitive
The ice cream is delicious.intransitive
The water is cold.intransitive
The engine sounds loud.intransitive
The house smells wonderful!intransitive
She was late for the meeting again.intransitive
We have been there before.intransitive
I am really tired of this!intransitive
She is older than I.intransitive
The flowers look fake.intransitive
The designer feels the texture of the clothing for its softness against the skin.transitive
Mike wrote a letter to his parents.transitive
Sara works hard.intransitive
Robert milked cows for a living.transitive


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