Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
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Understanding the Task
The goal is to
turn each given verb into a transitive verb by writing a sentence where the verb has a
direct object. A
transitive verb transfers its action to a direct object (e.g., "She kicked the ball" — "kicked" is transitive because it acts on "the ball").
An
intransitive verb does not have a direct object (e.g., "She laughed" — "laughed" has no object).
We need to create sentences for each of the verbs listed, making sure the verb is used
transitively (i.e., with a direct object).
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Solutions with Explanations
1.
dig
→ *The boy dug a hole in the backyard.*
✔ "Dug" is transitive because it has a direct object:
a hole.
2.
conceive
→ *She conceived a brilliant plan.*
✔ "Conceived" is transitive; the object is
a brilliant plan.
3.
darken
→ *The clouds darkened the sky.*
✔ "Darkened" is transitive here; the object is
the sky.
4.
recover
→ *He recovered his lost wallet.*
✔ "Recovered" is transitive; the object is
his lost wallet.
5.
decline
→ *She declined the offer.*
✔ "Declined" is transitive; the object is
the offer.
6.
relax
→ *They relaxed their muscles after the workout.*
✔ "Relaxed" is transitive; the object is
their muscles.
7.
twist
→ *He twisted the knob to open the door.*
✔ "Twisted" is transitive; the object is
the knob.
8.
wind
→ *She wound the thread around the spool.*
✔ "Wound" is transitive; the object is
the thread.
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Key Tips
- To make a verb transitive, ask: *"What is being acted upon?"* That’s your direct object.
- Some verbs (like *relax*, *wind*) can be both transitive and intransitive depending on context.
- Intransitive: *I relax.* (no object)
- Transitive: *I relax my mind.* (object = "my mind")
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✔ All sentences now use the verbs
transitively, with clear direct objects.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of transitive verb worksheet.
