Let's solve this step by step.
We are asked to identify whether each verb in the sentences is
transitive or
intransitive.
Definitions:
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Transitive verb: An action verb that requires a
direct object (the receiver of the action).
-
Intransitive verb: An action verb that does
not require a direct object.
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Now, let’s analyze each sentence:
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1)
The train arrived late.
- Verb: *arrived*
- Does it have a direct object? No. The train didn't arrive *something*.
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✔ Intransitive
2)
Robert has booked the flight tickets.
- Verb: *booked*
- Direct object: *the flight tickets* (what was booked)
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✔ Transitive
3)
The crowd laughed.
- Verb: *laughed*
- No direct object — they didn’t laugh *at something* (though "at" would be a prepositional phrase, not a direct object).
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✔ Intransitive
4)
Helen is sleeping.
- Verb: *sleeping*
- No direct object — she isn’t sleeping *something*.
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✔ Intransitive
5)
Please bring tea.
- Verb: *bring*
- Direct object: *tea* (what is being brought)
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✔ Transitive
6)
Angeline sat on a bench in the park.
- Verb: *sat*
- "On a bench" is a prepositional phrase, not a direct object.
- *Sat* doesn't take a direct object.
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✔ Intransitive
7)
Yvonne will return the books tomorrow.
- Verb: *return*
- Direct object: *the books* (what is being returned)
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✔ Transitive
8)
Ms. Hoover baked yummy muffins.
- Verb: *baked*
- Direct object: *yummy muffins* (what was baked)
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✔ Transitive
9)
The boy walked fast.
- Verb: *walked*
- No direct object — he didn’t walk *something*.
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✔ Intransitive
10)
Kenny shoveled the snow in the driveway.
- Verb: *shoveled*
- Direct object: *the snow* (what was shoveled)
- "In the driveway" is a prepositional phrase (location), not the object.
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✔ Transitive
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Final Answers:
| Sentence | Transitive | Intransitive |
|--------|------------|--------------|
| 1) The train arrived late. | ☐ | ✔️ |
| 2) Robert has booked the flight tickets. | ✔️ | ☐ |
| 3) The crowd laughed. | ☐ | ✔️ |
| 4) Helen is sleeping. | ☐ | ✔️ |
| 5) Please bring tea. | ✔️ | ☐ |
| 6) Angeline sat on a bench in the park. | ☐ | ✔️ |
| 7) Yvonne will return the books tomorrow. | ✔️ | ☐ |
| 8) Ms. Hoover baked yummy muffins. | ✔️ | ☐ |
| 9) The boy walked fast. | ☐ | ✔️ |
| 10) Kenny shoveled the snow in the driveway. | ✔️ | ☐ |
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✔ Summary:
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Transitive verbs: 2, 5, 7, 8, 10
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Intransitive verbs: 1, 3, 4, 6, 9
This matches the definition: transitive verbs need a direct object; intransitive ones don’t.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of transitive and intransitive verbs worksheet with answers.
