Transitive "drive":
* Definition: To move or propel something, usually a vehicle, by mechanical means.
* Example: He drives his car to work every day. (The verb "drives" takes a direct object - "car" - making it transitive.)
Intransitive "drive":
* Definition: To operate a motor vehicle.
* Example: I drive on the weekends. (The verb "drive" doesn't take a direct object, making it intransitive.)
Other examples:
* Transitive: She drives a truck.
* Intransitive: He drives recklessly.
To determine if "drive" is transitive or intransitive in a sentence, look for a direct object following the verb. If there is a direct object, the verb is transitive. If there is no direct object, the verb is intransitive.