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Transitive & Intransitive Verbs

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  • Q1
    Which of the following describes a transitive verb?
    A verb that must have an object to make sense
    A verb that is always in past tense
    A verb that can be used alone without an object
    A verb that does not need an object
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of a transitive verb?
    Johnny kicked the ball.
    He slept peacefully.
    They arrived at the party.
    She laughed out loud.
    30s
  • Q3
    In the sentence 'Please carry the books for me,' is 'carry' a transitive or intransitive verb?
    Transitive verb
    Verb phrase
    Intransitive verb
    Irregular verb
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?
    It snowed.
    He carried the groceries.
    They fixed the broken window.
    She played the piano beautifully.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the defining characteristic of a transitive verb?
    It can stand alone without an object.
    It must act upon an object to make sense.
    It only works with an adverb.
    It is always in the past tense.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of a transitive verb?
    He jumped over the fence.
    The sun shines brightly in the sky.
    She didn’t take anything from the table.
    They played soccer at the park.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of an intransitive verb?
    We bought groceries for the week.
    She cleaned the entire house.
    They died.
    He fixed the broken car.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following sentences contains a transitive verb?
    He walked to the store.
    Can we buy these ones?
    They danced under the stars.
    She swam in the pool.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following statements best describes a transitive verb?
    A transitive verb is a verb that does not require a subject to be grammatically correct.
    A transitive verb is a verb that can only be used in the present tense.
    A transitive verb is one whose action must be used in relation to an object, and when using the verb, it only makes sense if the verb is transferring action upon an object.
    A transitive verb is one that does not need to transfer action on an object in order to make sense.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of a transitive verb?
    I ran.
    It snowed.
    She didn’t take anything from the table.
    We laughed.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?
    I will send the note for the doctor.
    Please carry the books for me.
    Johnny kicked the ball.
    It snowed.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following best describes an intransitive verb?
    An intransitive verb is a verb that requires both a subject and an object to be grammatically correct.
    An intransitive verb is a verb that can only be used in the past tense.
    An intransitive verb is one whose action must be used in relation to an object.
    An intransitive verb is one that does not need to transfer action on an object in order to make sense.
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following sentences contains a transitive verb?
    It snowed.
    Can we buy these ones?
    He cried.
    We didn't know.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following statements is true about transitive verbs?
    A transitive verb can only be used in the past tense.
    A transitive verb only makes sense if it is transferring action upon an object.
    A transitive verb does not require a subject to be grammatically correct.
    A transitive verb does not need an object to make sense.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of a transitive verb?
    She didn't take anything from the table.
    We laughed.
    I will bring my brother to the meeting.
    It snowed.
    30s

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