Transitive Verbs:
* Definition: A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object. Think of it as needing someone or something to "receive" the action.
* Example:
* "The dog chased the ball." (The verb "chased" needs a direct object - the ball).
* "She wrote a letter." (The verb "wrote" needs a direct object - the letter).
Intransitive Verbs:
* Definition: An intransitive verb is a verb that does not require a direct object. It expresses a complete action on its own.
* Example:
* "The cat slept." (The verb "slept" doesn't need a direct object).
* "He ran quickly." (The verb "ran" doesn't need a direct object).
Here's a simple way to remember:
* Transitive: The verb "transfers" the action to something or someone (direct object).
* Intransitive: The verb "doesn't transfer" the action to anything.
Important Notes:
* Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on the context. For example:
* Transitive: "She opened the door."
* Intransitive: "The door opened."
* Direct Object: The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.
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