To solve the problem, we need to identify whether each verb in the sentences is
transitive or
intransitive. Let's go through each sentence step by step:
Definitions:
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Transitive Verb: A verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. It "acts upon" something.
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Intransitive Verb: A verb that does not require a direct object. It stands alone and does not act upon anything.
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Sentence Analysis:
1.
When he arrived, nobody was there to greet him.
- Verb:
arrived
- Explanation: The verb "arrived" does not have a direct object. It simply describes an action that happened without acting upon anything.
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Type: Intransitive
2.
I bought a bicycle so I can go to school faster.
- Verb:
bought
- Explanation: The verb "bought" has a direct object, which is "a bicycle." It acts upon the bicycle.
-
Type: Transitive
3.
The boy laughed so much that milk came out of his nose.
- Verb:
laughed
- Explanation: The verb "laughed" does not have a direct object. It simply describes an action that happened without acting upon anything.
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Type: Intransitive
4.
He reads books to help him fall asleep.
- Verb:
reads
- Explanation: The verb "reads" has a direct object, which is "books." It acts upon the books.
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Type: Transitive
5.
Jim is sleeping so don't be so loud.
- Verb:
sleeping
- Explanation: The verb "sleeping" does not have a direct object. It simply describes an action that Jim is doing without acting upon anything.
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Type: Intransitive
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Final Answers:
1. When he arrived, nobody was there to greet him. (
Intransitive)
2. I bought a bicycle so I can go to school faster. (
Transitive)
3. The boy laughed so much that milk came out of his nose. (
Intransitive)
4. He reads books to help him fall asleep. (
Transitive)
5. Jim is sleeping so don't be so loud. (
Intransitive)
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Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Intransitive} \\
2. & \text{Transitive} \\
3. & \text{Intransitive} \\
4. & \text{Transitive} \\
5. & \text{Intransitive} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
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