Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

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What are transitive verbs?

Action verbs that are followed by a direct object.

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What is a direct object?

The receiver of the action performed by the subject.

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Example of a transitive verb?

Sarah ate the apple.

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What are intransitive verbs?

Verbs that do not require a direct object to complete their meaning.

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Example of an intransitive verb?

The sun shines brightly.

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How to distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs?

See if the verb can answer 'what' or 'whom'.