Verbs are words that describe actions or states of being. They are the heart of a sentence, telling us what is happening.
Transitive verbs are verbs that require a direct object. The direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb.
* Example: "The dog chased the ball." (The verb "chased" is transitive because it takes the direct object "ball".)
Intransitive verbs are verbs that do not require a direct object. They can stand alone or take other elements like prepositional phrases.
* Example: "The baby slept soundly." (The verb "slept" is intransitive because it doesn't need a direct object.)
Here are some more examples:
Transitive verbs:
* Read a book
* Eat a sandwich
* Write a letter
* Throw a ball
* Kick a soccer ball
Intransitive verbs:
* Sleep
* Walk
* Run
* Dance
* Laugh
* Cry
Important Note: Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive depending on how they are used in a sentence.
* Example: "The cat jumped." (Intransitive - no direct object)
* Example: "The cat jumped over the fence." (Transitive - the direct object is "fence")
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