Task: Determine whether the verbs in the given sentences are transitive or intransitive.
#### 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 to complete its meaning. It stands alone or is followed by an adverb or prepositional phrase.
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Analysis of Each Sentence:
1.
Kishor kicked the ball.
- Verb:
kicked
- Direct Object:
the ball
- Explanation: The verb "kicked" acts upon "the ball."
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Transitive
2.
I never eat junk foods.
- Verb:
eat
- Direct Object:
junk foods
- Explanation: The verb "eat" acts upon "junk foods."
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Transitive
3.
Vishnu writes neatly.
- Verb:
writes
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "writes" does not act upon anything directly; it is modified by the adverb "neatly."
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Intransitive
4.
Monisha bought some books.
- Verb:
bought
- Direct Object:
some books
- Explanation: The verb "bought" acts upon "some books."
-
Transitive
5.
Prajin played the guitar.
- Verb:
played
- Direct Object:
the guitar
- Explanation: The verb "played" acts upon "the guitar."
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Transitive
6.
My uncle wrote a letter.
- Verb:
wrote
- Direct Object:
a letter
- Explanation: The verb "wrote" acts upon "a letter."
-
Transitive
7.
We usually study in the evenings.
- Verb:
study
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "study" does not act upon anything directly; it is modified by the adverbial phrase "in the evenings."
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Intransitive
8.
She was playing all the day long.
- Verb:
playing
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "playing" does not act upon anything directly; it is modified by the adverbial phrase "all the day long."
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Intransitive
9.
The doctor advised Ram to exercise regularly.
- Verb:
advised
- Direct Object:
Ram
- Explanation: The verb "advised" acts upon "Ram."
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Transitive
10.
Pooja laughed at the joke.
- Verb:
laughed
- Direct Object: None
- Explanation: The verb "laughed" does not act upon anything directly; it is followed by the prepositional phrase "at the joke."
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Intransitive
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Final Answer:
1. Transitive
2. Transitive
3. Intransitive
4. Transitive
5. Transitive
6. Transitive
7. Intransitive
8. Intransitive
9. Transitive
10. Intransitive
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. & \text{Transitive} \\
2. & \text{Transitive} \\
3. & \text{Intransitive} \\
4. & \text{Transitive} \\
5. & \text{Transitive} \\
6. & \text{Transitive} \\
7. & \text{Intransitive} \\
8. & \text{Intransitive} \\
9. & \text{Transitive} \\
10. & \text{Intransitive} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of transitive verb worksheet.
