Task: Identify the verbs in the given sentences and state whether they 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. It expresses an action or a state without affecting anything directly.
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Solution:
1.
The ants fought the wasps.
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Verb: fought
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Type: Transitive (because "fought" has a direct object, "the wasps.")
2.
He ran the marathon well.
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Verb: ran
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Type: Transitive (because "ran" has a direct object, "the marathon.")
3.
The baby is sleeping soundly.
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Verb: sleeping
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Type: Intransitive (because "sleeping" does not have a direct object.)
4.
“Ring the bell, Lester,” said Anna.
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Verb: said
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Type: Transitive (because "said" has a direct object, which is the quoted phrase “Ring the bell, Lester.”)
5.
The horse never kicks.
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Verb: kicks
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Type: Intransitive (because "kicks" does not have a direct object.)
6.
The sun rises in the East.
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Verb: rises
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Type: Intransitive (because "rises" does not have a direct object.)
7.
Write your name here.
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Verb: Write
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Type: Transitive (because "write" has a direct object, "your name.")
8.
The museum opens at 10 a.m.
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Verb: opens
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Type: Intransitive (because "opens" does not have a direct object.)
9.
The train arrived late.
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Verb: arrived
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Type: Intransitive (because "arrived" does not have a direct object.)
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Final Answer:
1. Verb: fought, Type: Transitive
2. Verb: ran, Type: Transitive
3. Verb: sleeping, Type: Intransitive
4. Verb: said, Type: Transitive
5. Verb: kicks, Type: Intransitive
6. Verb: rises, Type: Intransitive
7. Verb: Write, Type: Transitive
8. Verb: opens, Type: Intransitive
9. Verb: arrived, Type: Intransitive
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{Verb: fought, Type: Transitive} \\
2. \text{Verb: ran, Type: Transitive} \\
3. \text{Verb: sleeping, Type: Intransitive} \\
4. \text{Verb: said, Type: Transitive} \\
5. \text{Verb: kicks, Type: Intransitive} \\
6. \text{Verb: rises, Type: Intransitive} \\
7. \text{Verb: Write, Type: Transitive} \\
8. \text{Verb: opens, Type: Intransitive} \\
9. \text{Verb: arrived, Type: Intransitive} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of transitive verb worksheet.
