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Transitive and intransitive verbs

Quiz by Влада Алексеева

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  • Q1
    Which word is the DIRECT object in the following sentence? The professor gave her class an assignment via the Web site.
    class
    professor
    assignment
    45s
  • Q2
    Which word is an INDIRECT object in the following sentence? The professor gave her class an assignment via the Web site.
    class
    professor
    assignment
    45s
  • Q3
    The professor gave her class an assignment via the school Web site. In the above sentence, the verb gave is ________
    transitive
    passive
    intransitive
    45s
  • Q4
    Select the sentence that contains a TRANSITIVE verb.
    My aunt, who was examined by the doctor, is coming home.
    The doctor examined my aunt and said she could come home.
    My aunt is coming home from the hospital after she is examined by the doctor.
    45s
  • Q5
    Select the sentence that contains an INTRANSITIVE verb.
    Neither a nor b
    The new hybrid tomato plant grows well in dry climates.
    The botanist developed a new hybrid tomato plant for dry climates.
    45s
  • Q6
    The workmen have been painting for hours.
    Transitive
    Intransitive
    45s
  • Q7
    When they call from the charity, Mrs. Alpert always gives generously.
    Transitive
    Intransitive
    45s
  • Q8
    Jim owed his landlord $450.
    Intransitive
    Transitive
    45s
  • Q9
    Pete emigrated from Australia in 1998.
    Transitive
    Intransitive
    45s
  • Q10
    Please take the documents over to Mrs. Samuels’ office.
    Intransitive
    Transitive
    45s
  • Q11
    Intransitive verbs are action verbs but unlike transitive verbs, they do not have an object receiving the action.
    True
    False
    45s

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