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Is the word drive transitive or intransitive?

The word "drive" can be both transitive and intransitive, depending on how it's used.

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.

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