Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to identify whether the
bolded verb in each sentence is
transitive or
intransitive.
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🔹 Definitions:
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Transitive Verb: A verb that requires a
direct object (the receiver of the action).
Example: *She ate an apple.* → "ate" is transitive; "apple" is the direct object.
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Intransitive Verb: A verb that does
not take a direct object.
Example: *He laughed.* → "laughed" is intransitive; no direct object.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1.
Mr. Jenkins addressed the crowd.
- "addressed" has a direct object:
the crowd (who received the address).
✔ Transitive
2.
Bob ordered a hamburger.
- "ordered" has a direct object:
a hamburger (what was ordered).
✔ Transitive
3.
The kids behaved today.
- "behaved" does not take a direct object. No one is receiving the behavior.
✔ Intransitive
4.
I promise I will help you.
- "promise" here is followed by a clause ("I will help you"), not a noun phrase.
But note: "promise" can be transitive when it takes a direct object (e.g., *I promise you*).
However, in this case, the verb "promise" is followed by a
clause, not a direct object.
So, technically,
"promise" is intransitive in this context.
✔ Intransitive
5.
Ryan and Mark always agree.
- "agree" is a linking verb here — they are agreeing with each other, but there’s no direct object.
✔ Intransitive
6.
Joan sneezed when she saw the cat.
- "sneezed" is an action that doesn't require an object.
✔ Intransitive
7.
They launched the ship last week.
- "launched" has a direct object:
the ship (what was launched).
✔ Transitive
8.
Paul jogged past the park.
- "jogged" is intransitive. "Past the park" is a prepositional phrase, not a direct object.
✔ Intransitive
9.
The little girl whimpered.
- "whimpered" is an action without a direct object.
✔ Intransitive
10.
Jill raised a hundred dollars.
- "raised" has a direct object:
a hundred dollars (what was raised).
✔ Transitive
11.
The teacher waited.
- "waited" is intransitive. No object.
✔ Intransitive
12.
The boys played after school.
- "played" is intransitive. "After school" is time, not an object.
✔ Intransitive
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Transitive
2. Transitive
3. Intransitive
4. Intransitive
5. Intransitive
6. Intransitive
7. Transitive
8. Intransitive
9. Intransitive
10. Transitive
11. Intransitive
12. Intransitive
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📝 Summary:
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Transitive verbs: 1, 2, 7, 10
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Intransitive verbs: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12
You can now fill in the blanks on the worksheet accordingly!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of transitive verbs worksheet.
