Task Explanation:
The task requires identifying whether the verb in each sentence is used
transitively or
intransitively. Additionally, you need to identify the
object if the verb is transitive.
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Transitive Verb: A verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
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Intransitive Verb: A verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.
Solution:
#### 1. The wind is blowing fiercely.
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Verb: blowing
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Type: Intransitive (No direct object)
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Object: None
#### 2. The child slept soundly.
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Verb: slept
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Type: Intransitive (No direct object)
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Object: None
#### 3. Somebody knocked at the door.
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Verb: knocked
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Type: Transitive (Direct object: "door")
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Object: door
#### 4. A dark fear appeared in the hallway.
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Verb: appeared
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Type: Intransitive (No direct object)
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Object: None
#### 5. He answered the question.
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Verb: answered
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Type: Transitive (Direct object: "question")
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Object: question
#### 6. I have learned my mistakes.
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Verb: learned
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Type: Transitive (Direct object: "mistakes")
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Object: mistakes
#### 7. The woman went to the market.
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Verb: went
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Type: Intransitive (No direct object)
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Object: None
#### 8. We will not tolerate injustice.
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Verb: tolerate
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Type: Transitive (Direct object: "injustice")
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Object: injustice
#### 9. I like hiking.
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Verb: like
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Type: Transitive (Direct object: "hiking")
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Object: hiking
Final Answers:
1.
Intransitive; Verb: blowing; Object: None
2.
Intransitive; Verb: slept; Object: None
3.
Transitive; Verb: knocked; Object: door
4.
Intransitive; Verb: appeared; Object: None
5.
Transitive; Verb: answered; Object: question
6.
Transitive; Verb: learned; Object: mistakes
7.
Intransitive; Verb: went; Object: None
8.
Transitive; Verb: tolerate; Object: injustice
9.
Transitive; Verb: like; Object: hiking
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{lll}
1. & \text{Intransitive; Verb: blowing; Object: None} \\
2. & \text{Intransitive; Verb: slept; Object: None} \\
3. & \text{Transitive; Verb: knocked; Object: door} \\
4. & \text{Intransitive; Verb: appeared; Object: None} \\
5. & \text{Transitive; Verb: answered; Object: question} \\
6. & \text{Transitive; Verb: learned; Object: mistakes} \\
7. & \text{Intransitive; Verb: went; Object: None} \\
8. & \text{Transitive; Verb: tolerate; Object: injustice} \\
9. & \text{Transitive; Verb: like; Object: hiking} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of transitive and intransitive verbs worksheet with answers.