Think of it this way:
* Transitive verbs: Transfer action to a direct object.
* Example: "The cat chased the mouse." (Action: chased, Direct object: mouse)
* Intransitive verbs: The action is complete within the verb itself.
* Example: "The cat slept. (Action: slept, no direct object)
Here are some examples of intransitive verbs:
* Sleep: "The baby slept soundly."
* Laugh: "She laughed at the joke."
* Run: "The dog ran quickly."
* Cry: "The child cried when she fell."
* Exist: "Life exists on Earth."
Key characteristics of intransitive verbs:
* They don't need a direct object to make sense.
* They can be followed by prepositional phrases or adverbs, but not direct objects.
* They express actions or states of being that are complete within themselves.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any further questions!