Difference Between Transitive and Intransitive Verb

Difference Between Transitive and Intransitive Verb

Transitive and Intransitive Sentences

Action verbs in English are divided into two as transitive verbs and intransitive verbs. In order to understand and decide whether the verb is transitive or intransitive in a sentence, the “What?” question can be asked. “What?” in sentences with intransitive verbs. There is no answer to the question; that is, there is no object in these sentences.

Intransitive verbs are divided into two: verbs expressing movement and actions expressing status. Intransitive verbs can indicate time and place, as well as indicate motion and status. Some of these verbs can be used as transitive in sentences. The opposite of this situation is also possible.

It is quite easy to understand whether an action is transitive or intransitive. If the verb is to an object, in other words, if the verb is to the object, the verb is transitive, if there is no object, it is intransitive. Like many subjects, it is very important for someone who learns the English language, and it is quite simple to understand and learn compared to its importance.

 

The Examples of Transitive and Intransitive Sentences

• I go to the movies with my girlfriend every week.

The verb in the example sentence given above is intransitive because it has no object and the verb concerns only the subject.

 

• I saw him on the beach last night.

The verb in the example sentence given above is transitive because it answers the question “who”.

 

• The doctor examined the old patient.

The verb in the example sentence given above is transitive because it answers the question “who”.

 

• I gave one of my favorite books to my girlfriend’s cousin.

The verb in the example sentence given above is transitive because it answers the question “what”.

 

• I am reading books from Russian literature.

The verb in the example sentence given above is transitive because it answers the question “what”.

 

• Karen doesn’t love you, so I don’t think you should try so hard to meet her.

The verb “does not like” in the example sentence given above is transitive because it answers the question “who”.

 

• My sweet daughter spoke for the first time.

The verb in the example sentence given above is intransitive because it has no object and the verb concerns only the subject.

 

• My little pet dog ran for the first time yesterday.

The verb in the example sentence given above is intransitive because it has no object and the verb concerns only the subject.

 

• My best friend, Brandon, walks 8 miles almost every day.

The verb in the example sentence given above is intransitive because it has no object and the verb concerns only the subject.