Transitive Verb:
* A transitive verb is one that takes a direct object. This means the verb describes an action that is done to something or someone.
* Example: "The dog chased the ball."
* "chased" is the transitive verb
* "ball" is the direct object (the thing being chased)
Intransitive Verb:
* An intransitive verb does not take a direct object. It describes an action or state of being without something receiving that action.
* Example: "The dog slept."
* "slept" is the intransitive verb
* There's no direct object – the dog is simply sleeping
Key Points:
* Transitive verbs have someone or something receiving the action.
* Intransitive verbs have no direct object.
* Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on the context.
Example:
* "He opened the door." (transitive – the door is being opened)
* "The door opened." (intransitive – the door is simply opening)
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