* Transitive verbs: These verbs require a direct object. The direct object receives the action of the verb.
* Example: "The dog chased the ball." (The verb "chased" needs a direct object, "the ball", to complete the meaning)
* Intransitive verbs: These verbs do not require a direct object. They express a complete thought without needing an object to receive the action.
* Example: "The baby slept soundly." (The verb "slept" has a complete meaning without needing a direct object)
There are some verbs that can function as both transitive and intransitive, depending on how they are used in a sentence.