Transitive and Intransitive Verbs worksheet - Free Printable

Task Explanation:

The task is to identify whether each verb in the given sentences is transitive or intransitive.

- Transitive Verbs: These verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning. The action is performed on something or someone.
- Intransitive Verbs: These verbs do not require a direct object. The action stands alone and does not act upon anything.

Solution:

Let's analyze each sentence and determine whether the verb is transitive or intransitive.

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#### 1. I opened the door for my mom.
- Verb: opened
- Direct Object: the door
- Explanation: The verb "opened" requires a direct object ("the door") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 2. I never sleep in class.
- Verb: sleep
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "sleep" does not require a direct object. It stands alone.
- Answer: INTRANSITIVE

#### 3. Sally runs fast.
- Verb: runs
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "runs" does not require a direct object. It stands alone.
- Answer: INTRANSITIVE

#### 4. I bought some books.
- Verb: bought
- Direct Object: some books
- Explanation: The verb "bought" requires a direct object ("some books") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 5. She sold flowers at the market.
- Verb: sold
- Direct Object: flowers
- Explanation: The verb "sold" requires a direct object ("flowers") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 6. He played the trumpet.
- Verb: played
- Direct Object: the trumpet
- Explanation: The verb "played" requires a direct object ("the trumpet") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 7. She writes letters to her friends.
- Verb: writes
- Direct Object: letters
- Explanation: The verb "writes" requires a direct object ("letters") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 8. John studies in the morning.
- Verb: studies
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "studies" does not require a direct object. It stands alone.
- Answer: INTRANSITIVE

#### 9. The museum has many famous paintings.
- Verb: has
- Direct Object: many famous paintings
- Explanation: The verb "has" requires a direct object ("many famous paintings") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 10. My dog barks a lot.
- Verb: barks
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "barks" does not require a direct object. It stands alone.
- Answer: INTRANSITIVE

#### 11. When we arrived, nobody was there to greet us.
- Verb: arrived
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "arrived" does not require a direct object. It stands alone.
- Answer: INTRANSITIVE

#### 12. I bought a bicycle yesterday.
- Verb: bought
- Direct Object: a bicycle
- Explanation: The verb "bought" requires a direct object ("a bicycle") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 13. She reads books to help her fall asleep.
- Verb: reads
- Direct Object: books
- Explanation: The verb "reads" requires a direct object ("books") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 14. Jim is studying so don’t make any noise.
- Verb: studying
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "studying" does not require a direct object. It stands alone.
- Answer: INTRANSITIVE

#### 15. She wrote an essay about her trip to France.
- Verb: wrote
- Direct Object: an essay
- Explanation: The verb "wrote" requires a direct object ("an essay") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 16. She sat down to wait for her friends.
- Verb: sat
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "sat" does not require a direct object. It stands alone.
- Answer: INTRANSITIVE

#### 17. The children kicked the ball around.
- Verb: kicked
- Direct Object: the ball
- Explanation: The verb "kicked" requires a direct object ("the ball") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

#### 18. My father turned off the light and went to sleep.
- Verb: turned off (and went)
- Direct Object for "turned off": the light
- Direct Object for "went": None
- Explanation:
- "Turned off" requires a direct object ("the light").
- "Went" does not require a direct object.
- Answer for "turned off": TRANSITIVE
- Answer for "went": INTRANSITIVE

#### 19. The bus stopped suddenly.
- Verb: stopped
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "stopped" does not require a direct object. It stands alone.
- Answer: INTRANSITIVE

#### 20. He put on his rain coat because it was raining.
- Verb: put on
- Direct Object: his rain coat
- Explanation: The verb "put on" requires a direct object ("his rain coat") to complete its meaning.
- Answer: TRANSITIVE

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Final Answers:

1. TRANSITIVE
2. INTRANSITIVE
3. INTRANSITIVE
4. TRANSITIVE
5. TRANSITIVE
6. TRANSITIVE
7. TRANSITIVE
8. INTRANSITIVE
9. TRANSITIVE
10. INTRANSITIVE
11. INTRANSITIVE
12. TRANSITIVE
13. TRANSITIVE
14. INTRANSITIVE
15. TRANSITIVE
16. INTRANSITIVE
17. TRANSITIVE
18. TRANSITIVE (for "turned off"), INTRANSITIVE (for "went")
19. INTRANSITIVE
20. TRANSITIVE

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Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
2. & \text{INTRANSITIVE} \\
3. & \text{INTRANSITIVE} \\
4. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
5. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
6. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
7. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
8. & \text{INTRANSITIVE} \\
9. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
10. & \text{INTRANSITIVE} \\
11. & \text{INTRANSITIVE} \\
12. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
13. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
14. & \text{INTRANSITIVE} \\
15. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
16. & \text{INTRANSITIVE} \\
17. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
18. & \text{TRANSITIVE (for "turned off"), INTRANSITIVE (for "went")} \\
19. & \text{INTRANSITIVE} \\
20. & \text{TRANSITIVE} \\
\end{array}
}
\]